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Antidepressant utilisation and incidence of weight gain during 10 years’ follow-up

Widespread use of antidepressants may be contributing to long term increased risk of weight gain at population level, finds this research. The potential for weight gain should be considered when antidepressant treatment is indicated, say the authors.

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Severe and predominantly active atopic eczema in adulthood and long term risk of cardiovascular disease

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