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Bianca Shen

2 papers in the library · publishing 2026

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The effect of glutamatergic modulators on sleep behavior and architecture in depressive disorders: A systematic review.

Journal of Psychiatric Research June 1, 2026 Kyle Valentino, Hana Ballum, William Cheung et al.

Approximately 80% of individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) report symptoms of insomnia. Glutamatergic modulators, such as ketamine, are reported to be effective for the treatment of depressive symptomatology in adults with MDD. Disrupted glutamate homeostasis is linked to poor sleep quality and sleep disorders. Herein, we sought to systematically determine the effect of...

Effect of Ketamine on Reward Processing in Depressive Disorders: A Systematic Review of Neuroimaging Studies

CNS Spectrums March 10, 2026 Halima Faisal, Gia Han Le, Angela T H Kwan et al.

Background: Anhedonia and reward-processing deficits are core features of major depressive disorder (MDD) that respond poorly to traditional antidepressants.Ketamine has rapid antidepressant effects, yet its neurofunctional actions within reward circuits remain unclear.We synthesized human neuroimaging evidence on ketamine-related modulation of reward circuitry and implications for...