Publications by authors named "Ciaran P C Galts"
Article Synopsis
- Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent psychiatric condition linked to significant disability and is often found alongside neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease.
- Research shows that MDD and these neurodegenerative conditions share common neurobiological changes, including issues with neurotransmitter systems, stress response mechanisms, and neuroinflammation, leading to neuronal damage.
- The review discusses the effectiveness of traditional antidepressant treatments for MDD in neurodegenerative patients, highlighting the need for new therapies to better address the unique challenges faced by this vulnerable group.
Background: The aim of this study was to describe the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and changes in demographic and phenotypic disease presentation in Otago, New Zealand.
Methods: This study was conducted at Dunedin Hospital and the study period was 1996-2013. Otago residents diagnosed with IBD were identified retrospectively from hospital lists using ICD-10 codes.