April 11, 2007

Some Attentional Problems May Persist in Schizophrenia Even After Treatment

PsychiatryMatters.MD reports on a study saying that treatment for schizophrenia using an atypical antipsychotic improves concentration but not to levels seen in individuals without a psychiatric disorder.

The researchers say:

"The current findings support the contention that attention deficits are likely not a direct result of symptom severity and may at least partially be ameliorated by atypical antipsychotic treatment."


Read the full article: Attention deficits endure in schizophrenia patients
Source abstract: Stability of attention deficits in schizophrenia


Further Reading:
Cognitive Remediation Therapy Effective in Patients With Schizophrenia

Cognitive Enhancement Drugs for Schizophrenia

Cognitive Remediation Therapy Effective in Patients With Schizophrenia

Nicotine-like Drugs for Schizophrenia - Update


Comments

You know i am not one to be overly picky about spelling. I make the istmakes(doh!) all the time! Though i would excpect a medical article that is written to be checked for spelling errors.
Aswell, some people like to nick pick and will literally find errors with anything that they do not agree with, and the more errors they find, the more fuel for their side. Even if it is something as superficial as a spelling error. Which usually shows biased and an inability to cope with contradictions.

They- error!!!!!!!! ERROR!!!
researchers say:

"The current findings support the contention that attention deficits are likely not a direct result of symptom severity and may at least partially be ameliorated by atypical antipsychotic treatment."

Posted by: Max at June 20, 2007 01:53 AM

Also If you are given a large dose of an atypical anti-psychotic. You can become extremely irritable, and your concentration goes down the tubes! This can be found in any medical journal or MIMES.

Posted by: Max at June 20, 2007 02:00 AM

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