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Childhood BMI Linked to Increased Risk for Schizophrenia
MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2024 – Childhood body mass index (BMI) has a direct and enduring effect on the risk for schizophrenia later in life, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in Science...
FDA Approves Erzofri (paliperidone palmitate) for the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
PRINCETON, N.J., July 28, 2024 – Luye Pharma Group (Luye Pharma), an international pharmaceutical company dedicated to the R&D, manufacturing and sales of innovative medications, today announced that ...
SNP rs13194504 AA Genotype Linked to Severity of Tardive Dyskinesia
TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 – For patients with schizophrenia, the single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs13194504 AA genotype is associated with reduced severity of tardive dyskinesia (TD), but is not...
SNP rs13194504 AA Genotype Linked to Severity of Tardive Dyskinesia
TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 – For patients with schizophrenia, the single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs13194504 AA genotype is associated with reduced severity of tardive dyskinesia (TD), but is not...
Amsterdam's 'Psychiatric Ambulance' Could Be Advance For Those in Mental Health Crisis
FRIDAY, May 31, 2024 – Ambulances meant for people having a mental health crisis could help folks get the care they need with less confrontation and friction, a new study says. People transported to...
Electroconvulsive Therapy Safe, Effective for Range of Serious Mental Illnesses
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 – Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for serious mental illness, according to a study presented at the annual congress of the European...
Seven in 10 Experiencing Homelessness Have a Mental Health Disorder
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 – The majority of people experiencing homelessness have mental health disorders, according to a review published online April 17 in JAMA Psychiatry. Rebecca Barry, Ph.D., ...
Probiotic, Vitamin D Supplementation Tied to Benefits With Schizophrenia
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – Supplementation with probiotics and vitamin D may have beneficial effects on cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia, according to a study published online April...
Could the Keto Diet Help Ease Psychiatric Conditions?
TUESDAY, April 2, 2024 – Patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder tend to see their conditions ease after four months on the ketogenic ("keto") diet, a small pilot study finds. While no one...
MRI May Predict Who'll Respond Best to Schizophrenia Treatment
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 – Specialized brain scans may accurately predict whether a psychotic patient will go on to develop treatment-resistant schizophrenia, Dutch researchers report. The scan — c...
Many Can't Access Mental Health Services that Save Money, Keep People Out of Jail
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 – When it comes to giving at-risk Americans access to the mental health services they need, prevention is far better than detention, new research confirms. However, a...
Schizophrenia Linked to Increased Risk for Subsequent CVD Events
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – Schizophrenia is associated with an increased risk of subsequent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, with the association stronger in women, according to a study published...
Many People With Schizophrenia Have Stable Cognition Over 20 Years
THURSDAY, Feb. 15, 2024 – There are varying cognitive trajectories over 20 years among individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, according to a study published online Feb. 12...
Intensive Meditation Intervention Aids Schizophrenia Symptoms
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 14, 2024 – An intensive meditation-based intervention (iMI) significantly improves positive symptoms, particularly refractory hallucinations and delusions, in male patients with...
Blood Test to Predict Schizophrenia Shows Promise
TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2024 — Researchers say they have developed a blood test for schizophrenia. More than 3 million people in the United States have schizophrenia, a disorder marked by hallucinations a...
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