Postpartum mood swings are correlated with high monoamine oxidase A binding, a study shows. For most women, the birth of their baby is one of the most strenuous but also happiest days in their lives.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the leading cause of death and disability in moderate to high income countries (WHO, 2008). A key reason for this is treatment resistance, as fewer than 40% of major ...

The monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) gene is an outer membrane mitochondrial enzyme that breaks down monoamines such as serotonin, noradrenalin and dopamine. A common polymorphism in MAOA results in high- ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Many drugs may interact, including monoamine oxidase inhibitors and ...

MUCH attention has recently been centred on the biosynthesis and metabolism of the catecholamines and indole-alkylamines. Because the enzyme monoamine oxidase (monoamine : O 2 oxidoreductase ...

For most women, the birth of their baby is one of the most strenuous but also happiest days in their lives. So it is very difficult to understand why almost three-quarters of all women feel down ...

Previous research has suggested that the severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus affects the brain and causes enduring neurological problems. However, how the virus causes various ...

The dos and don’ts of taking medications can be confusing, but there are good reasons for your doctor’s orders. If you’re taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) to help treat depression or ...

For most women, the birth of their baby is one of the most strenuous but also happiest days in their lives. However, joy and happiness are often followed by fatigue and exhaustion. The vast majority ...