Major Depressive Disorder

Many patients who commit suicide in the hospital have no history of suicide attempts -- but they do exhibit risk factors that physicians need to be aware of.

Research results show that the antidepressant Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) is effective in alleviating the symptoms of major depression in both peri- and post-menopausal women.

FMRI shows that reactions in the brain to anticipatory pain are stronger among persons with major depressive disorder.

What is the most effective way to translate research findings, such as those summarized in the Institute of Medicine report Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care and other published studies, into practice- and behavior altering information and interventions?

Chronic conditions are leading causes of illness, disability, and death among Medicare beneficiaries and account for a disproportionate share of healthcare expenditures.

Depression is a well-documented adverse effect of many surgical procedures, yet many surgeons fail to warn patients about their risks. What should surgeons do to monitor patients for depression after surgery?