Ketamine and its enantiomers for depression: a bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2023

In conclusion, this analysis revealed a significant increase in research on the antidepressant effects of ketamine and its enantiomers over the past two decades, leading to the approval of esketamine nasal spray for treatment-resistant depressi on. The rapid antidepressant effects of ketamine have spurred further studies into its mechanisms of action and the search for new antidepressants with fewer side effects.
Source: European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research