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Inflammatory signs for adolescent depression differ between boys and girls

New research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has found that depression and the risk of depression are linked to different inflammatory proteins in boys and girls.  

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 13 Sep 2023

Inflammation may influence weight loss surgery outcomes, new study reveals

Research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has shown that higher levels of inflammation in the blood of patients with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery predicts poorer weight loss six months after the procedure.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 1 Sep 2023

Antidepressants prescription associated with a lower risk of testing positive for COVID-19

New research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) and supported by NIHR Maudsley BRC has found that community mental health patients who were prescribed antidepressants were significantly less likely to test positive for COVID-19 when admitted to inpatient care.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 21 Jun 2023

More depressed patients than previously estimated could have increased activation of their immune system

Research from King’s College London, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), has used an assessment of gene expression involved in the immune response to show that there could be more patients with MDD with activated immune systems than research has previously estimated.   

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 31 May 2023

Researchers uncover new biological mechanisms underlying the link between childhood trauma and psychosis

New research led by Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience and supported by NIHR Maudsley BRC has identified changes on several key genes that may explain why people who experience traumatic events in childhood are at increased risk of psychosis.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 18 Apr 2023