Depression Treatments for Cancer Patients Reviewed

Oncology Nurse Advisor - Article discusses how two classes of antidepressants improve symptoms of depression in cancer patients, according to a comprehensive review of treatments. Dartmouth researchers completed a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing research and identified two classes of antidepressants that reduce symptoms of depression. Co-authors of study include Robin Larson, MD, MPH, Bradley V. Watts, MD, MPH, and Paul Holtzheimer, MD, MS. All have appointments at The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. Read more...