Refractory DepressionJay D. Amsterdam Focuses on endogenous depression which does not respond well to conventional pharmacological or electroconvulsive therapy. Over 40 investigators present findings and views on the nosology, classification, etiology and diagnosis of therapy-resistant depression and provide treatment strategies. |
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Methodological Considerations for the Study of Treatment | 1 |
Rapid Downregulation of Cerebral ẞAdrenoceptors by Combined | 12 |
A Molecular View | 13 |
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