Dr. Barry Dworkin

Blood test uses biomarkers to try to identify and diagnose depression and monitor response to therapy

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 19, 2014

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Researchers develop first blood test to diagnose adult depression

Reference:

Blood transcriptomic biomarkers in adult primary care patients with major depressive disorder undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy

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