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Mar 2023
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Treating Resistant Depression in Elders ...

DR. MARK LIST
About this episode

Today's episode we look at a study of 60+ year olds who have poorly controlled depression.  Is it better to add on medications? Switch medications? Does it matter? 

 

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36867173/

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