Ketamine Helped Many Severely Depressed Veterans, Study Shows

January 31, 2024

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Read time:

5-15 mins
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Presented by Health Lab

Ketamine has received a lot of attention as a potential treatment for depression, but few studies have revealed how well it works in real-world settings. A new study of data from veterans who had tried many depression treatments but still had severe symptoms suggests a series of intravenous doses of ketamine gave many at least partial relief. Paul Pfeiffer, M.D., M.S., discusses the treatment of patients and the standards for antidepressants.

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