NIMH Archive — Page 4 of 7

Close-up of an older adult resting their forehead on one hand and looking downward with a pensive expression.
December 27, 2016

Investigational new drug for Alzheimer’s scheduled for first study in humans

Vanderbilt University scientists have received notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that testing in humans may proceed for an investigational new drug for Alzheimer’s disease after more than 10 years of research by scientists at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Craig Boerner
3D rendering of red blood cells flowing through a blood vessel.
November 23, 2016

Reducing antidepressants’ side effects

Vanderbilt investigators have discovered how antidepressant medicines that block serotonin uptake can increase bleeding risk.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Traditional carved mask with elongated features and orange fiber hair displayed beside woven baskets, stringed instruments, and other handcrafted objects.
September 23, 2016

Blood exposures for traditional healers

Traditional healers in sub-Saharan have a high rate of exposure to blood, putting them at risk for HIV and hepatitis C.

By Paul Govern
Close-up of a hand applying white powder with a small scoop over a photograph of a person's eye on a textured surface.
July 18, 2016

Diabetes drugs may ease addiction

Drugs that are being used clinically to treat obesity and diabetes may also have a role in treating drug abuse.

By Bill Snyder
Assorted brightly colored capsules scattered on a white background.
May 12, 2016

COX-2 blocker could help PTSD

COX-2 inhibitors – used clinically to reduce inflammation and pain – may find new applications for treating PTSD and other stress-related psychiatric disorders like major depression.

By Bill Snyder
Young man sleeping on his side with his head on a white pillow, partially covered by white bedding.
March 21, 2016

Putting schizophrenia to bed

A new compound developed at Vanderbilt treats multiple symptoms of schizophrenia in an animal model, without causing sedation.

By Vanderbilt Health News