Salivary cortisol as predictor for depression characteristics and remission in electroconvulsive therapy in older persons
Volume: 20, Issue: 9, Pages: 683 - 690
Published: Feb 21, 2018
Abstract
Objectives: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the most effective treatment for depression; however, consensus on predictors for ECT outcome is lacking. We aim to examine the relation between pre-ECT salivary cortisol values and clinical characteristics and ECT outcome in depressed, older persons.Methods: A total of 102 inpatients meeting DSM-IV criteria for depression and referred for ECT were selected. Salivary cortisol was assessed at five...
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Title
Salivary cortisol as predictor for depression characteristics and remission in electroconvulsive therapy in older persons
Published Date
Feb 21, 2018
Volume
20
Issue
9
Pages
683 - 690
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