Opinion|Videos|September 25, 2024 (Updated: September 25, 2024)
Advancing MDD Treatment: From STAR*D Insights to Precision Medicine and Novel Therapeutics
Experts in the management of mood disorders comment on the evolving management of major depressive disorder, emphasizing findings from the STAR*D trial, updated treatment guidelines, and the role of precision medicine and the shift toward personalized, rapid-acting treatments to improve patient outcomes.
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