A New Study Reveals How Ketamine Works in Depression
Summary: Depression is among the most common mental health disorders. There are tens of antidepressants used to manage the condition. However, antidepressants fail to help in one-third of cases, thus called treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Ketamine may help in TRD. Moreover, it acts quickly. A new study shows that ketamine helps people with depression quickly update […]
IV Ketamine And Lidocaine May Help Overcome Chronic Pain
Summary: Ketamine and lidocaine are anesthetics. While it is known that ketamine can provide pain relief, and lidocaine is good for local anesthesia, a new study shows that combining the drugs in an infusion may help in chronic pain treatment. A study done in a clinic in Canada found that combining the two medications, and given […]
DOCTORS RECOMMEND A NEW APPROACH TO TREAT CHRONIC GROIN PAIN
Summary: Chronic groin pain is a significant issue in those who have undergone surgery for an inguinal hernia. This often leads to patients blaming the mesh companies. It also causes prolonged distress and trauma to the patients. However, doctors often fail to treat such pains. Studies suggest that in many such instances, pain is due […]
LOOKING AT IMAGES OF SMILING PEOPLE EXTENDS THE ANTIDEPRESSANT ACTION OF KETAMINE
Depression is a severe mood disorder that is challenging to treat. There are many oral depressants, but many people are resistant to oral drug therapy. In recent years, doctors have started experimenting with ketamine infusion for depression treatment. It appears to work quickly in many cases. Now, a new study shows that showing the images […]
The Mechanism Behind Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects In Chronic Pain Patients
Summary: The link between chronic pain and depression is complex and bidirectional, chronic pain can cause depression, and depression can exacerbate chronic pain. Researchers have discovered that ketamine therapy, an anesthetic drug that blocks the brain’s N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, can have a rapid antidepressant effect when given at sub-anesthetic doses. In addition, a recent study […]