Major depressive disorder

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• Published Subscription Original Research 14 May 2025

  Exploring Psychotropic Trends of Medication Use in Psychiatric Outpatients: An Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital

  By Bhavana Reddy Bommireddy, Dr. Sushma Muchukota, Varshita Pattar, G. Jyoteshwari

  Abstract: Background: Psychotropic medications are essential in managing a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Prescribing habits in outpatient clinics can differ a lot depending on things like the patient’s age, background, and medical conditions. Aim: This study aims to explore the trends in psychotropic medication use among psychiatric outpatients at a tertiary care hospital, with a focus on understanding prescribing patterns, demographic factors, and …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 15–23 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 31 Jul 2024

  Assessment of exacerbation of Depression in pulmonary tuberculosis patients by using PHQ-9 scale at Tertiary Care Hospital

  By Mahendra Singh Rathore, Bhaktraj Singh Chauhan, Udita Singh, Nidhi Kaushal Karva, Deepali Pathak

  Abstract: Context: Depression leads to more dysfunction and stress, which could affect the patient's life condition. Tuberculosis is a leading cause of comorbidity with depression. Those suffering from tuberculosis and depression are at higher risk of bad health-seeking nature, resulting in higher morbidities, drug resistance, and mortality. The relationship is not well established. Aims: To identify multiple variables/ dependent factors affecting depression respectively in tuberculosis patients and check the medication adherence …

  Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 24–31 Read article →