Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common complication after childbirth, especially in primiparae. This trial sought to evaluate whether prophylactic administration of esketamine during the perinatal period could prevent PPD in primiparae without predisposition to prenatal depression. A prospective, double-blind, multicentre, randomised controlled trial. Three academic hospitals. Primiparae...
Psychedelic drugs, known for their perception-altering properties, are gaining popularity in the treatment of mental health and pain disorders. As exploratory studies demonstrate clinical efficacy with few adverse events, it is expected that more patients will ingest psychedelic drugs. For therapeutic reasons, as with any drug, anaesthesiologists must be aware of its physiological effects and...