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Psychiatric Drug Development: Diagnosing a Crisis

Although one in five Americans currently takes at least one psychiatric drug and mental disorders are recognized worldwide, global pharmaceutical industry funding for new, innovative medications is in serious decline despite promising advances in genetics. The author traces the evolution of psychiat...

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Autor principal: Hyman, Steven E.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Dana Foundation 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3662213/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720708
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Sumario:Although one in five Americans currently takes at least one psychiatric drug and mental disorders are recognized worldwide, global pharmaceutical industry funding for new, innovative medications is in serious decline despite promising advances in genetics. The author traces the evolution of psychiatric drug development, the reasons for its retreat, and the changes necessary to meet the growing demand.