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Mood Disorders and Medical Ill
3.21.07
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03/21/2007

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WhaT annual death rate is the annual death rate from suicide comprable to?
Definition
the annual death rate from Breast cancer
Term
When is Depression a risk factor for death?
Definition
1. following MI
2. in nursing home residents
3. in women with HIV/AIDS
Term
what do the mood/cognitive changes of mood disorders also suggest?
Definition
changes of hormonal and ANS
Term
What medical diseases have depression been associated with in terms of their development and/or worsening?
Definition
1. CVD
2. Diabetes
3. Obesity
4. Cancer
5.HIV/AIDS
6. AD
7. PD
8. Pain
9. MS
Term
What are the effects of depression on the brain?
Definition
decrease neurogenesis
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What are the effects of depression on the CVs?
Definition
Decrease HRV, INcrease platelets, make them sticky
Term
What are the effects of depression on the ANS?
Definition
increase sympathetic drive
Term
What are the effects of depression on the endocrine system?
Definition
increase CRF, increase HPA, increase insulin resistance
Term
What are the effects of depression on the immune system?
Definition
decrease CMI, increase cytokines
Term
What are the effects of depression on the bone?
Definition
decrease formation, increase resorption, decrease density
Term
Is depression a risk factor for developing CVS?
Definition
yes---a relative risk similar to tobacco and smoking
Term
What relationship do antidepressants have with platelets?
Definition
Zoloft may make platelets less sticky
Term
Why is depression a risk factor for morbidity/mortality post-MI?
Definition
i. increased platelet activation and reactivity.
2. decreased Heart Rate variability
3. increased inflammatory response
4. behavioral and lifestyle (adherence,s moking diet, exercise
Term
What do stress/depression do to cortisol levels and NK cells?
Definition
increase corisol levels, make NK cells in saliva "lazy?
Term
Are stress and depression associated with HIV disease progression?
Definition
yes.
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