Study to explore gene sequences that may raise risk of depression

June 6, 2006

Area residents ages 18 to 80 who have suffered depression in the last two years, but are not currently depressed or taking an antidepressant, are encouraged to ask about a new study at the Behavioral Wellness (BeWell) Center, a clinical trials center of the department of psychiatry at the Health Science Center.

Free community forum to offer facts about ADHD, depression, bipolar

April 26, 2006

Parents of children and teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression and bipolar disorder have more reason to be optimistic these days, says Steven R. Pliszka, M.D., the Meadows Foundation and Semp Russ/San Antonio Area Foundation Research Professor at the Health Science Center

Depressed patients might one day be asked: Have you had your leptin today?

January 17, 2006

Leptin, a hormone produced in fat tissue, regulates our appetite and weight, but it may do a whole lot more.

HSC gets $6 million to expand clinical studies of depression

October 18, 2005

A total of 120 children and 240 adults from the San Antonio area are needed to participate in four new studies of depression supported by federal grants at the Health Science Center.