TeachableMedicalNews article 02072020
Teachable moment in classrooms:
- chemical basis of life chapter – lipids and steroids
- nervous system chapter – role of neurotransmitters in the life of a neuron
- nervous system chapter – effects of excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters
The news item: A new drug, called Zulresso, for the treatment of postpartum depression was in the news recently:
FDA approves first postpartum depression drug. It works quickly but costs more than $20K, report says
Brexanolone, sold as Zulresso, is delivered as a continuous IV infusion over 60 hours. It works quickly and costs $20,000 or more.
The article mentions symptoms and the frequency of postpartum depression.