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Fighting the Blues With Greens?
is one of the most common reasons patients go to visit their doctors, especially during the Winter months. As a result, antidepressants are one of the most widely prescribed medications today. Using a whole-food, nutrient-dense, plant-based diet has...
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Impact of antidepressants use on risk of myocardial infarction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
High myocardial infarction risk is associated with individuals taking antidepressant drugs. This study evaluated the correlation between the intake of antidepressant medications and the likelihood of suffering from myocardial infarction. Researchers...
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Seizure Risk Associated With Antidepressant Treatment Among Patients With Depressive Disorders: A Population-Based Case-Crossover Study
Regular intake of antidepressants may precipitate the onset of seizure in a patient with depression. This study explored the relationship between the use of antidepressant drugs to treat depression and the propensity to develop new-onset seizure....
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor and Selective Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor Use and Risk of Fractures in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
investigated evidence from previously published studies that focused on the association between the intake of antidepressants belonging to the classes of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors...
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Effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on glaucoma: A nationwide population-based study.
(SSRIs) is tied to a high risk of having glaucoma. This study assessed whether patients with depression treated with antidepressants belonging to the class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) were at risk of developing glaucoma. The study...
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Antidepressant use and 10-year incident fracture risk: the population-based Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study (CaMoS).
Individuals on antidepressants may have a high tendency of breaking a bone. This study was carried out to determine the risk of fracture associated with the use of anti-depressant medications. Researchers followed 6,645 Canadian men and women for 10...
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The risk of new-onset diabetes in antidepressant users - A systematic review and meta-analysis.
approach. A total of 20 studies were included in this meta-analysis. Researchers discovered that the use of antidepressants increased the risk of developing diabetes. The findings of this study reveal that taking of antidepressant medications may...
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) use during pregnancy and risk of preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Pregnant women on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) class of antidepressant medications may be highly prone to give birth to pre-term babies. This study investigated the correlation between the intake of the selective serotonin reuptake...
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment and risk of fractures: a meta-analysis of cohort and case-control studies.
serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed antidepressants. This study assessed the association between exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and the probability...
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Antidepressant medication as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and impaired glucose regulation: systematic review.
Users of antidepressants may a high tendency of developing type 2 diabetes. This study investigated the effect of antidepressant medications on glucose regulation and type 2 diabetes risk. Researchers conducted a meticulous meta-analysis on data...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/diabetes/type-2-diabetes/antidepressant-medication-as-a-risk-factor-for-type-2-diabetes-and-impaired-glucose-regulation-systematic-review -
Macho Trucker Takes Plant-Based Diet on the Road
Meet Bobby Andersen...a robust, macho and very likable long-haul trucker that's demonstrating how eating a 100% whole-food, plant-based diet doesn't have to be hard -- even on the road. Men like Anderson, who choose to eliminate meat/dairy/eggs from...
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Association between statin use and herpes zoster: systematic review and meta-analysis.
The use of statin medications may elevate the risk of contracting herpes zoster infection. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to review data and evidence from previously published studies that examined whether the use of statins is associated with...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/drug-medications/statins/association-between-statin-use-and-herpes-zoster-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
The Scoop on Poop
For most people, discussing bowel function can be almost as painful as being constipated! Although it is an embarrassing topic for many, most people are concerned whether or not their bowel habits are normal. If you're curious about this topic, you've...
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