The early changes in symptoms or functioning that occur in the first few weeks of therapy or medication, often predicting longer-term treatment outcomes.
Example: Patients who show some improvement in depression within the first 2-4 weeks of antidepressant treatment being more likely to achieve full remission with continued treatment.
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