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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Laughing gas could help treat depression, study finds

Laughing gas could offer rapid-acting treatment for depression, a study has found. Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a colourless gas that is inhaled and commonly used as a painkiller. The gas, which was banned for recreational use in 2023, can make people feel light-headed, dizzy and relaxed - but heavy use can lead to a vitamin B12 deficiency, which can damage nerves in the spinal cord.
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Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
2 weeks ago

Revisiting Depression - Dopamine-Serotonin Balance Gains Attention for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Restoring balance between serotonin and dopamine using dopamine agonists like pramipexole may help treat treatment-resistant depression.
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

First study to compare ketamine therapies for patients with severe depression - Harvard Gazette

IV ketamine produces faster and greater reductions in depression severity than intranasal esketamine for treatment-resistant depression.
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