Refractory depression
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https://doi.org/10.25118/2763-9037.2011.v1.875Keywords:
treatment-resistant depression, refractory depression, antipsychotic, lithiumAbstract
Although depression is one of the most “treatable” diseases in current medicine, only about 50% of patients respond to the first treatment, and of these, only 50-70% achieve remission. Therefore, continuous updating and review of the different therapeutic strategies available and the expected results in dealing with depression is essential.
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