Year in Review Health & Medicine

In 2019, a ketamine-based antidepressant raised hopes and concerns

The benefits and risks of Spravato are not yet clear 

Spravato

The antidepressant Spravato can be taken only at certified health clinics, to allow for close patient monitoring.

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

By Laura Sanders

- More than 2 years ago

For the first time in decades, a fundamentally new drug became available for people with severe depression.