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Review
. 1991;9(1):77-103.

Innovative somatic treatments for depression

J M Zajecka  1 , J Fawcett
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  • PMID: 2017569
Review

Innovative somatic treatments for depression

J M Zajecka et al. Psychiatr Med. 1991.

Abstract

This chapter will briefly review the current theories on the biochemical etiology of depression that are contributing toward the development of innovative somatic treatments. A description of clinically approved pharmacological treatments will be described in detail. Investigational pharmacological treatments that have demonstrated a high probability for general clinical use will also be discussed. Finally, a description of sleep deprivation will be included.

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