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New antidepressants - what is changing in the treatment of depression?

Depression
lek. J. Zaranska

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New antidepressants - what is changing in the treatment of depression?

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Depression in men

Despite the wide availability of classic antidepressants, many patients do not achieve remission. Recent developments in the treatment of depression include drugs that act faster and target new neurobiological systems.

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