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. 2019 Jun;132(6):678-684.
doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2019.01.012. Epub 2019 Jan 30.

New Treatment Options for Depression: A Primer for Internists

Tina H Byun  1 , Swarna S Chaliki  2 , Kenneth G Poole Jr  2
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New Treatment Options for Depression: A Primer for Internists

Tina H Byun et al. Am J Med. 2019 Jun.

Abstract

Depression continues to be a challenging condition to treat despite the myriad treatment options available. Primary care providers are increasingly tasked with providing second- and third-line treatments for major depressive disorder, and thus, should be familiar with newer medication therapies that are available. In this article, we aim to provide the general internist and other providers who treat depression in their practice with a succinct review of recent developments in the treatment of depression.

Keywords: Antidepressants; Depression; Major depressive disorder; Primary care.

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  • An Underemployed Option for Management of Depression.
    Duraski RM. Duraski RM. Am J Med. 2020 Apr;133(4):e160. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2019.08.020. Am J Med. 2020. PMID: 32331573 No abstract available.
  • The Reply.
    Byun TH, Chaliki SS, Poole KG Jr. Byun TH, et al. Am J Med. 2020 Apr;133(4):e161. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2019.09.001. Am J Med. 2020. PMID: 32331574 No abstract available.

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