Objective This literature review assessed the burden of treatment-resistant depression in the
United States by compiling published data about the clinical, societal, and economic …

BackgroundElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is considered to be the most effective treatment
in severe major depression. The identification of reliable predictors of ECT response could …

Objectives. This 2013 update of the practice guidelines for the biological treatment of
unipolar depressive disorders was developed by an international Task Force of the World …

Objective: Roughly one-third of individuals with depression do not respond to
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Reliable predictors of ECT response would be useful for …

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is utilized worldwide for various severe and treatment-
resistant psychiatric disorders. Research studies have shown that ECT is the most effective …

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), developed in the 30′ s by Bini and Cerletti, remains a key
element of the therapeutic armamentarium in psychiatry, particularly for severe and life …

Failure to respond to antidepressants probably is the most common indication for
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The literature seems to be divided as to whether …

There is considerable diversity in how treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is defined.
However, every definition incorporates the concept that patients with TRD have not …

Background Previous studies have not investigated response rates after electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT) in patients with non-psychotic treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Aims To …

BackgroundSevere depression can be a life-threatening disorder, especially in elderly
patients. A fast-acting treatment is crucial for this group. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) …