$Advancing ketamine in the treatment hierarchy for refractory depression$

Advancing ketamine in the treatment hierarchy for refractory depression

Evidence indicates that ketamine is highly effective, has a lower side effect profile and is better tolerated compared to many augmentation strategies for refractory depression. This, combined with data on psychiatric treatment outcome mediators, suggests that earlier intervention with ketamine coul...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of psychiatry 2024-10, p.1-3
Hauptverfasser:	Nigam, Kabir, King, 4th, Franklin, Espi Forcen, Fernando
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
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Zusammenfassung:	Evidence indicates that ketamine is highly effective, has a lower side effect profile and is better tolerated compared to many augmentation strategies for refractory depression. This, combined with data on psychiatric treatment outcome mediators, suggests that earlier intervention with ketamine could improve outcomes for patients suffering from refractory depression.
ISSN:	0007-1250 1472-1465 1472-1465
DOI:	10.1192/bjp.2024.217