Treating depression in medical conditions may improve quality of life
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Many people with chronic diseases suffer from depression. Depression occurs in 6% of the general population, but it can occur in over half of all patients with chronic diseases. It is common in neurologic diseases such as stroke, Parkinson's disease and dementia. Many cancer patients can experience depression and it is also common in diabetics. Diabetes poses a special challenge because many antidepressants are contraindicated. The same is true in patients with heart disease because tricyclic antidepressants can cause arrhythmia. Many psychiatrists do not support physician-assisted suicide for depressed patients.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1996
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Patients in Pain Need Round-the-Clock Care
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Physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other health care professionals analyzed the impact chronic pain has on sleep in a January, 1999 symposium. Cancer, arthritis, headaches, and other chronic disorders can affect sleep. One group of patients who complained of headache at night were found to have sleep apnea, insomnia or fibromyalgia. When these conditions were treated, the headaches went away. Restless limbs syndrome can cause discomfort at night. Many arthritis patients say their pain keeps them awake at night. Many Americans have back pain, which can cause sleep loss.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1999
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Brain Exhibit Starts 6-Year US Journey
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An exhibit on the brain will visit 15 science centers and natural history museums in the US beginning in July, 2001 through the year 2007. It contains 22 interactive displays that teach children and adults everything from neurotransmission and electroencephalograms to brain diseases such as schizophrenia, depression, stroke, and Parkinson's disease.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2001
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