A systematic review of ketamine for the treatment of depression among older adults
Farheen S, Gupta A, Dhar R, Patadia P, Funaro M, Bhattacharya G, Tampi R. A systematic review of ketamine for the treatment of depression among older adults. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2021, 29: s93-s96. DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2021.01.089.Peer-Reviewed Educational MaterialsPrimary outcome measureUse of ketamineLate-life depressionTreatment of depressionOlder adultsElectroconvulsive therapyReceptor antagonistLife depressionOutcome measuresCurrent evidenceDepressive symptomsOlder subjectsHamilton Depression Rating Scale scoresN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonistSystematic reviewStudy participantsDepression Rating Scale scoresAdverse effectsBenefits of ketamineTolerability of ketamineCognitive adverse effectsCochrane Central RegisterTreatment-resistant depressionAnti-depressant effectsRelapse of symptoms