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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Depression is associated with which of the following neurological condition -
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'a' i.e. Cerebro-vascular disorder Important causes of depression1. General medical/neurological/endocrine disorders:- Cerebrovascular disorders. CNS infection, Parkinson's disease, Dementia (Alzheimer's disease), Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism,Cushing's disease or Addison's disease, Hypopituitarism, Acromegaly, Hyperparathyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism, Postpartum period, Menses related disorders, Cancer, Tuberculosis (CNS), AIDS.2. Genetic factors: - Family history of major depression, Concordance rate in unipolar depression for monozygotic twins is 46% and for dizygotic twins is 20%.3. Drugs: - Antihypertensive (reserpine, methyldopa, p-blocker), NSAIDs, Calcium channel blocker, Anticonvulsants, Bromocriptine, Opioides, IFN alpha, Disulfiram, Steroids (Corticosteroid, Oral contraceptive), Benzodiazepine, Barbiturates, Levodopa, Statins.4. Psychiatric disorders: - Anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders. Schizophrenia ,anorexia/bulimia nervosa, Alcohol or cocaine withdrawal, psychoactive substance abuse (Alcohol, Cocaine, Cannabis).o Most common psychiatric disorder in AIDS patient, in postpartum period, in hypothyroidism (myxedema), after surgery and after attack of MI --> Depression.