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Current Medical Research and Opinion

ISSN 1473-4877

7 papers in the library · 27 citations · publishing 2024-2026

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Initiating dextromethorphan-bupropion extended release in patients with major depressive disorder: Delphi panel expert consensus recommendations

Current Medical Research and Opinion July 15, 2026 Anita H. Clayton, Gus Alva, Phillip Bowman et al.

OBJECTIVE: To establish consensus recommendations for initiating dextromethorphan-bupropion extended release (45 mg/105 mg) (AUVELITY) for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. METHODS: = 10) with clinical experience treating MDD participated in a 3-stage modified Delphi panel procedure. An initial literature review was performed to assist in the development of draft...

Characteristics of patients with major depressive disorder eligible for and prescribed esketamine, treatment outcomes and physician experiences: a physician and patient survey in the United States.

Current Medical Research and Opinion February 1, 2025 Manish K. Jha, Amanda Teeple, Jason Shepherd et al.

Esketamine is an FDA-approved treatment for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) or major depression with acute suicidal ideation or behavior (MDSI). This analysis addressed the lack of data on real-world characteristics of patients with TRD and MDSI or prescribed esketamine. Data were derived from the Adelphi Real World Depression Disease Specific Programme a cross-sectional survey of...

Understanding profiles of patients with treatment-resistant depression by stringency of health plan prior authorization criteria for approval of esketamine nasal spray.

Current Medical Research and Opinion September 1, 2024 Lisa Harding, Maryia Zhdanava, Aditi Shah et al. 2 citations

In the United States (US), prescription drug coverage is subject to prior authorization (PA) criteria, which may vary between health plans and may exceed drug label requirements. This study aimed to characterize profiles and treatment history of patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) who initiated esketamine nasal spray, by stringency of their health plans' PA criteria relative to...

The role of psilocybin in depressive disorders

Current Medical Research and Opinion August 23, 2024 Jadwiga Najib 1 citation

Depression is a serious psychiatric disorder with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality and psilocybin with psychotherapy has emerged as a promising potential in the treatment of depressive disorders. A review of psilocybin use in patients with depressive disorders is presented.A search was conducted investigating the use of psilocybin in patients with depressive disorders and treatment...

The cyclical revival of psychedelics in psychiatric treatment

Current Medical Research and Opinion June 17, 2024 Francisco J Appiani, Stanley N. Caroff 5 citations

There is an increasing demand for effective treatments for depression, particularly for individuals grappling with treatment-resistant depression. Over recent years, a surge of interest has focused on exploring the safety and efficacy of psilocybin as a potential treatment for depression. However, preliminary findings from phase 2 studies have been inconclusive, prompting critical examination...

Personality dimensions and treatment adherence among glaucoma patients: the role of self-transcendence.

Current Medical Research and Opinion April 1, 2024 Dina Lešin Gaćina, Darko Marčinko, Tomislav Kuzman et al.

Cloninger's psychobiosocial model of personality proposes that consistent patterns of health behavior are determined by the complex interaction of different neurobiological processes of the patient's temperament and character dimensions. Poor medication adherence is a pervasive problem among glaucoma patients and can lead to increased morbidity and disability. The objective of the present study...

The impact of psychedelics on patients with alcohol use disorder: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Current Medical Research and Opinion February 1, 2024 Dakota Sicignano, Adrían V. Hernández, Benjamin Schiff et al. 19 citations

Critique the available systematic review and de novo assessment of the role of psychedelics in the treatment of alcohol use disorder. A systematic literature search of PubMed was completed from 1960 to 9/9/2023. We pooled randomized controlled trials comparing psychedelics to control therapy for the treatment of alcohol use disorder. At the first recorded follow-up, LSD [n = 3, Odds Ratio (OR)...