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Systematic review and meta-analysis show anti-inflammatory treatments reduce depressive symptoms in individuals with inflammation, suggesting potential therapeutic options.
Anti-inflammatory treatments may be safe and effective at reducing depressive symptoms and anhedonia in depressed individuals with heightened inflammation. Not accounting for inflammatory status may help explain prior mixed findings.
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