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Some antidepressants may be effective in treating chronic pain, but others lack effectiveness

New research has found some antidepressants may be effective in treating certain chronic pain conditions, but others lack convincing evidence on their effectiveness.

1 Feb 2023

A more nuanced approach is needed when prescribing antidepressants for pain, researchers say

Some antidepressant drugs are effective for some pain conditions, but most are either ineffective or the evidence is inconclusive, despite being used for a range of pain conditions, finds an overview of the latest evidence published by The BMJ today.

1 Feb 2023

Serotonin can potentially accelerate degenerative mitral regurgitation, study says

Serotonin can impact the mitral valve of the heart and potentially accelerate a cardiac condition known as degenerative mitral regurgitation, according to a new study led by researchers at Columbia University's Department of Surgery in collaboration with the Pediatric Heart Valve Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Valley Hospital Heart Institute.

29 Jan 2023

Exploring methods to speed up the relief of migraine medications

In order for migraine medication to be effective, it is vital that the active substance is released into the bloodstream immediately.

26 Jan 2023

Scientists reveal why common anti-depressants cause emotional ‘blunting’ in users

Scientists have worked out why common anti-depressants cause around a half of users to feel emotionally 'blunted'.

23 Jan 2023

Scientists gain new insights into the opposing actions of serotonin-producing nerve fibers in mice

New insights into the opposing actions of serotonin-producing nerve fibers in mice could lead to drugs for treating addictions and major depression.

28 Dec 2022

Study shows common synthetic food dye as a potential dietary trigger for IBDs

Long-term consumption of Allura Red food dye can be a potential trigger of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, says McMaster University's Waliul Khan.

20 Dec 2022

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may combine with inflammation to alter offspring neurobiology

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may combine with inflammation to heighten the risk of lifelong neurodevelopmental changes in babies' brains, such as those linked to autism, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests.

20 Dec 2022

New support for a serotonin deficit in depression

Since the 1960s, researchers have postulated that major depression stems from disruptions in the serotonin neurotransmitter system, but the evidence for that idea, though plentiful, was indirect.

16 Dec 2022

Walnut consumption may have a protective effect against academic stress in university students

Being a university student is an especially stressful time in life. In fact, eight in 10 university students report experiencing frequent bouts of stress and 61% of university students seek counseling for anxiety, depression or other needs.

15 Dec 2022

The therapeutic effects and safety of psychedelics

Psychedelics are reported to have rapid-onset and long-lasting therapeutic benefits after a single or few doses.

14 Dec 2022

What are the associations of metabolome, microbiome, and immune perturbations with severe COVID-19?

In a new study, researchers observed that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) progression and inflammatory responses are associated with changes in the metabolome and microbiome.

8 Dec 2022

Does irritable bowel syndrome result from gravity?

New research discussed the hypothesis that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may result from gravity.

5 Dec 2022

Study implicates gut microbiome health in Parkinson's disease

A new study published in the journal Nature Communications discusses the links between this condition that affects the brain and changes in the gut microbiome that may predate brain changes.

1 Dec 2022

Study: Nearly 1 in 7 Americans regularly experience bloating issues

Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a weekly basis, and most aren't seeking professional care for it, according to a new study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators.

24 Nov 2022

Gut microbiome plays a role in Alzheimer's

In a recent review published in the journal Pharmacological Research, researchers in Brazil investigated the role of gut microbiota in cognition, brain function, behavior, and neurodegenerative disease pathogenesis.

17 Nov 2022

National Institutes of Health funds a five-year, $11 million initiative

The conversations between our bone and muscle change as we age, and both are the weaker for it, Medical College of Georgia scientists say.

17 Nov 2022

Researchers identify potential lead compounds for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders

Currently, various classes of drugs are available for the treatment of mental illnesses - such as depression and anxiety disorders. However, although these drugs confer benefits, they are also associated with adverse side-effects.

15 Nov 2022

Do SSRIs lower the risk of long COVID?

Researchers conducted a retrospective study to determine whether SSRIs with immunomodulatory and antiplatelet properties can decrease the risk of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC).

15 Nov 2022

Expanding the therapeutic toolbox for mood disorders with psychoactive drugs

There is a need for new, effective treatments for mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. Researchers are expanding the field's therapeutic toolbox by investigating the antidepressant and anxiolytic properties of drugs such as psilocybin and cannabis.

9 Nov 2022

Serotonin News and Research

Latest Serotonin News and Research

Some antidepressants may be effective in treating chronic pain, but others lack effectiveness

A more nuanced approach is needed when prescribing antidepressants for pain, researchers say

Serotonin can potentially accelerate degenerative mitral regurgitation, study says

Exploring methods to speed up the relief of migraine medications

Scientists reveal why common anti-depressants cause emotional ‘blunting’ in users

Scientists gain new insights into the opposing actions of serotonin-producing nerve fibers in mice

Study shows common synthetic food dye as a potential dietary trigger for IBDs

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may combine with inflammation to alter offspring neurobiology

New support for a serotonin deficit in depression

Walnut consumption may have a protective effect against academic stress in university students

The therapeutic effects and safety of psychedelics

What are the associations of metabolome, microbiome, and immune perturbations with severe COVID-19?

Does irritable bowel syndrome result from gravity?

Study implicates gut microbiome health in Parkinson's disease

Study: Nearly 1 in 7 Americans regularly experience bloating issues

Gut microbiome plays a role in Alzheimer's

National Institutes of Health funds a five-year, $11 million initiative

Researchers identify potential lead compounds for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders

Do SSRIs lower the risk of long COVID?

Expanding the therapeutic toolbox for mood disorders with psychoactive drugs

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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Latest Serotonin News and Research

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