Recently, an enlightening editorial in The New England Journal of Medicine by Robert Freedman, M.D., offered a careful analysis of an open-label, randomized, non-inferiority trial comparing the effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and ketamine infusion on patients with moderately severe depression. Despite the controversy surrounding the use of ketamine, the […]
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Introduction What Is Alcoholism Alcoholism is a pervasive and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite numerous treatment options, relapse rates remain high, and the search for more effective therapies continues. One such potential therapy is ketamine, an anesthetic drug with a growing body of evidence supporting its […]
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Depression in men is often overlooked. It is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While both men and women can experience depression, it is often underdiagnosed and undertreated in men. In fact, studies have shown that men are less likely to seek help for depression […]
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In a recent study published in the journal Cardiovascular Research, researchers have discovered that measuring energy levels in the heart may help detect the earliest signs of cardiac deterioration. The study suggests that a molecule called NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) could play a key role in this process. NAD is […]
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Introduction Ketamine therapy has gained popularity in recent years for its effective treatment of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions However, it is important to note that the administration of certain medications before ketamine therapy can affect its efficacy and safety. One such medication is midazolam (Versed). This paper […]
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How Is Ketamine Administered for Depression Treatment? Ketamine is a well-known anesthetic medication that has been in use since the 1960s. It is commonly used for its fast onset and short duration of action, making it an ideal choice for surgical procedures. In recent years, however, ketamine has gained attention […]
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Sources: Yatham, L. N., Kennedy, S. H., Parikh, S. V., Schaffer, A., Bond, D. J., Frey, B. N., … & Sharma, V. (2018). Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) and International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) 2018 guidelines for the management of patients with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorders, […]
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A question patients often ask us here at Klearmind Ketamine Infusions & IV Therapy is, “How can ketamine infusions help treat depression and chronic pain?” Klearmind Clinics offers a range of wellness services to help improve your quality of life. One of the treatments we specialize in is Ketamine infusions, […]
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