Achalasia is associated with a higher incidence of depression in outpatients in Germany.

Sven H LoosenJennis KandlerTom LueddeKarel KostevChristoph Roderburg

Published in: PloS one (2021)

Our data suggest that the clinical management of patients with achalasia should include a careful and structured work-up for mood disorders in order to improve long-term quality of life in these patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
depressive symptoms
bipolar disorder
prognostic factors
risk factors
electronic health record
big data
artificial intelligence
patient reported