November 30, 2007

Perspectives of Mental Illness Vary With Cultural Backgrounds?

We have covered several past stories that Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 11:46 AM | Comments (1)


November 14, 2007

Schizophrenia and an Increased Risk for a Ruptured Appendix

Recently, we've discussed how people who suffer Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 07:53 PM | Comments (0)


November 12, 2007

New Initiative to Help With Early Diagnosis of Schizophrenia

A news story out of Australia discusses Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 01:09 PM | Comments (0)


November 07, 2007

New Research on the Effects of Psychotherapy on Psychiatric Disorders

A new, small study attempting to gauge Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 12:18 PM | Comments (5)


November 06, 2007

Psychiatric Hospitalization and an Increased Risk for SIDS

A new study out of the UK Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 09:56 PM | Comments (0)


Another Link Between a Virus and Schizophrenia

A new story discusses the connection between Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 01:18 PM | Comments (2)


November 01, 2007

Schizophrenia and Logic Versus Commonsense Reasoning

A new study, which appears in the Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 04:35 PM | Comments (4)


October 25, 2007

Prognosis for Schizophrenia Better in Developing Countries?

The Schizophrenia Research Forum holds online discussions Read more...
Posted by szwriter at 09:47 PM | Comments (5)


September 19, 2007

Schizophrenia: Insight Improves Patient Outcome?

How many times have we rolled our Read more...
Posted by Riaz Khan at 03:57 PM | Comments (3)


Battling stigma: A Caregiver's Perspective

Taking care of the mentally ill, as Read more...
Posted by Riaz Khan at 03:49 PM | Comments (0)


August 10, 2007

Emotion Recognition is Impaired in "Healthy" Siblings of People With Schizophrenia

There is a new study, published in Read more...
Posted by Michelle Roberts at 10:17 AM | Comments (3)


July 31, 2007

Researcher Simulates Symptoms of Schizophrenia In People Without The Disorder

University of Missouri-Columbia researchers haven attempted to Read more...
Posted by Michelle Roberts at 11:07 AM | Comments (2)


July 01, 2007

Treatment of the Non-Psychotic Dimensions of Schizophrenia is a Critical Part of Recovery

The Schizophrenia Research journal published a study Read more...
Posted by Michelle Roberts at 03:48 PM | Comments (0)


June 24, 2007

To Fight Stigma Against Schizophrenia, Start Young with Better Education About It

A new research report suggests that bringing Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 07:30 AM | Comments (5)


June 22, 2007

rTMS Might Not Help Negative Schizophrenia Symptoms

The use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 02:30 PM | Comments (0)


June 20, 2007

Some Cases of Schizophrenia May Be Linked to Active Response to Toxoplasma Gondii Infection

Much research has linked some cases of Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 04:00 AM | Comments (0)


June 16, 2007

Some Antipsychotic Drugs May Improve Neurocognition in Patients With Chronic Schizophrenia

In a newly published study the effects Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 09:20 AM | Comments (0)


June 13, 2007

Combined Imaging Technique Hoped to Further Understanding of Schizophrenia

Image scanning technologies such as positron emission Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 10:00 AM | Comments (0)


June 08, 2007

Largest Genetic Study Shed Light on Some Illnesses Affecting the Brain

The UK-based Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium, Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 07:15 AM | Comments (1)


June 03, 2007

Genes Common to Both Schizophrenia and Seizures May Cause Faulty "Check and Balance" Brain Activity

In an article in journal Neuron, research Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 09:30 AM | Comments (0)


May 23, 2007

Schizophrenia Treatment Goal Can Go Beyond Simple Maintenance

Some doctors are saying that although there Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 05:40 PM | Comments (7)


May 16, 2007

"Metabolomics" to be Used to Study Schizophrenia And its Treatment

Antipsychotic drugs do most of their work Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 07:30 AM | Comments (1)


May 08, 2007

Cannabis Chemical Studied as Schizophrenia Treatment

There has been a lot of press Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 07:45 AM | Comments (4)


May 04, 2007

Different Damage to Same Gene (DISC1) Can Either Increase Risk for Schizophrenia or Depression

Scientists have pinpointed how different types of Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 07:00 AM | Comments (3)


May 02, 2007

An Integrative Medicinal Approach to Schizophrenia Studied

Integrative medicine combines a scientifically-based approach to Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 06:50 AM | Comments (3)


April 23, 2007

Research Progress in Countering Cognititive Deficits of Schizophrenia

Researchers at Yale Medical School and the Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 03:20 PM | Comments (0)


April 18, 2007

Analysis of Schizophrenia Link to T. gondii Parasite

E. Fuller Torrey, John J. Bartko, Zhao-Rong Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 06:30 AM | Comments (2)


April 11, 2007

Some Attentional Problems May Persist in Schizophrenia Even After Treatment

PsychiatryMatters.MD reports on a study saying that Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 10:20 AM | Comments (2)


Environmental Factors May Combine to Influence the Development of Schizophrenia

Researchers investigated how environmental factors may interact Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 06:00 AM | Comments (0)


April 04, 2007

Toxoplasma Gondii ("Cat Parasite") Schizophrenia Link Studied

Exposure of pregnant women to several infectious Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 02:51 PM | Comments (0)


Essential Fats Found Deficient in Brains of Men with Schizophrenia

A small postmortem study of brain tissue Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 05:30 AM | Comments (2)


March 30, 2007

Understanding Where the Brain Goes Wrong in Schizophrenia

Dr. Robert Freedman, M.D., in the American Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 05:20 AM | Comments (0)


March 27, 2007

Birth Order's Effect on Schizophrenia Severity Studied

Researchers studied families in which siblings had Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 06:30 AM | Comments (0)


March 23, 2007

Mothers with Schizophrenia; Their Babies Need Additional Help

When a mother has schizophrenia, there is Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 07:50 AM | Comments (0)


March 19, 2007

Schizophrenia Prevalence and Severity May Not be Less in Less-Developed Areas

The University of Chicago is saying that Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 06:04 AM | Comments (1)


March 17, 2007

Connection Between Schizophrenia and Not Understanding Emotional Tone of Speech

Some people with schizophrenia have a problem Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 12:30 PM | Comments (0)


March 07, 2007

Chemical in Sweat and Inability to Smell it May be Schizophrenia Marker

Some people with chronic schizophrenia characterized by Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 05:30 AM | Comments (4)


March 03, 2007

Schizophrenia Drug Studies: One Size Does Not Fit All; Community Services Also Needed

The following is from a press release Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 03:47 PM | Comments (0)


February 24, 2007

Family Psychoeducation for Schizophrenia Lowers Relapse Rate, is Cost Effective

Families can negatively react to a family Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 07:52 AM | Comments (1)


February 20, 2007

Stress and the Cellular Response to Dopamine

Although stress is an inevitable fact of Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 07:00 AM | Comments (0)


February 19, 2007

Deep-brain Stimulation Studied for Difficult to Manage Tardive Dyskinesia

Medscape has an article on a small Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 09:34 AM | Comments (2)


February 11, 2007

Measurement of Insight Useful Indicator of Relapse Risk

According to an article in PsychiatryMatters.MD, researchers Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 04:30 PM | Comments (2)


January 30, 2007

Rate of Psychotic Disorders May Exceed 3%

"Psychotic disorders are among the most severe Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 11:55 AM | Comments (0)


January 20, 2007

Prenatal Cocaine Exposure Has Lasting Effects Inside Brain Cells

In spite of studies disproving the dire Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 11:45 AM | Comments (2)


January 16, 2007

Genetic Studies Show DISC1 Gene Likely a Player in Schizophrenia

The DISC1 gene, whose variation has been Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 05:56 PM | Comments (9)


January 14, 2007

Earlier Schizophrenia Onset Predicts Worse Disease Course

An earlier age at onset of schizophrenia Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 09:35 AM | Comments (0)


January 07, 2007

Excessive Startle Response in Schizophrenia

An excessive startle response has been a Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 01:03 PM | Comments (2)


December 14, 2006

Diabetes Screening Process Validated for Patients With Schizophrenia

Data shows a high incidence of hyperglycemia Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 01:11 PM | Comments (1)


November 16, 2006

Executive Function Might Not Determine Genetic Vulnerability to Schizophrenia

A report from researchers in France refutes Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 01:48 PM | Comments (0)


November 15, 2006

Decrease in Attention and Processing Speed May Help Recognize Those At-Risk For Psychosis

Perhaps performance on tests of neurocognition - Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 12:22 PM | Comments (5)


November 13, 2006

Remission in Early Psychosis: A Study

Data from 462 patients with first-episode psychosis Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 11:19 AM | Comments (2)


November 10, 2006

Protein Biomarkers for Schizophrenia Studied in Cerebrospinal Fluid

Researchers at Cambridge University published a study Read more...
Posted by Jeanie Wolfson at 11:41 AM | Comments (0)


August 28, 2006

The Long-Term Outlook for Those with Dual Diagnosis is Hopeful

A summary review of "Ten-year recovery outcomes Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 06:46 PM | Comments (1)


August 14, 2006

Gene Linked to Brain Growth in Schizophrenia

The New Scientist featured a short article Read more...
Posted by Michelle Roberts at 11:50 AM | Comments (4)


July 15, 2006

Schizophrenia and Emotional Intelligence (Social Cognition)

Two months ago we had the opportunity Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 10:30 PM | Comments (3)


July 10, 2006

Studies Suggest New Brain Protein May Be Useful for Treating Schizophrenia, Insomnia, and Anxiety

Neuropeptide S (NPS) is a relatively new Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:32 PM | Comments (4)


June 29, 2006

Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for Schizophrenia

Typically treatment for schizophrenia focuses on the Read more...
Posted by Michelle Roberts at 05:07 PM | Comments (10)


June 20, 2006

Altered Activity in Brain Receptors Points to Schizophrenia Complexity

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 07:57 PM | Comments (0)


June 16, 2006

Schizophrenia Usually Caused by Child Abuse? Proof Lacking

There are a couple of psychologists who Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 01:20 PM | Comments (34)


May 18, 2006

Schizophrenia linked to limited understanding of body language

This week a new study came out Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:56 AM | Comments (2)


April 29, 2006

Gene linked to schizophrenia also tied to intelligence

A new research paper authored by psychiatric Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:49 PM | Comments (9)


Religion - a Problem and Opportunity for Mental Illness

A new research study published in "Health Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:32 AM | Comments (14)


April 19, 2006

Schizophrenia Conference - Boston, April 30

A public, free conference on schizophrenia (and Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 07:27 PM | Comments (1)


March 02, 2006

Understanding the Glass Ceiling for Outcome in Schizophrenia

Another good editorial article - somewhat technical Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 10:16 PM | Comments (0)


Targeting Schizophrenia Research to Patient Outcomes

Another APA editorial touches upon the issue Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 10:12 PM | Comments (0)


February 07, 2006

rTMS improves schizophrenia patients

A new study done by researchers in Read more...
Posted by at 08:35 AM | Comments (1)


January 13, 2006

Mitochondrial DNA is abnormal in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

A New Study suggests that Maintenance of Read more...
Posted by at 12:24 PM | Comments (2)


November 17, 2005

Another gene linked to Schizophrenia (PDE4B)

Scientists move forward understanding of schizophrenia A Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 11:22 PM | Comments (5)


Prodrome Screening Self-Report Questionnaire

First of all, I'd like to introduce Read more...
Posted by Brian J. Schulman at 11:46 AM | Comments (29)


November 15, 2005

Blood Test for Schizophrenia - Update

The following information is from a marketing/press Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:39 PM | Comments (6)


November 08, 2005

MRI for Schizophrenia Diagnosis?

This press release out of UPenn is Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 02:38 PM | Comments (8)


October 30, 2005

Excellent New Schizophrenia Research Website

There is an excellent new schizophrenia research Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 10:51 PM | Comments (0)


October 27, 2005

Gender Differences in Schizophrenia

A recent study by the Central Institute Read more...
Posted by Megan at 09:04 PM | Comments (0)


The Schizophrenia Spectrum

Recent Schizophrenia Research Reviews, By Demian Rose, Read more...
Posted by Demian Rose at 04:38 PM | Comments (0)


October 22, 2005

Diet May Affect Outcome of Schizophrenia

It is well known that diet affects Read more...
Posted by Megan at 07:21 PM | Comments (1)


October 21, 2005

Facial recognition and social function

Recent Schizophrenia Research Reviews, By Demian Rose, Read more...
Posted by Demian Rose at 04:57 PM | Comments (1)


October 14, 2005

Treatment of Adolescent and Child Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is much less common in children Read more...
Posted by Megan at 09:24 PM | Comments (0)


September 30, 2005

Prenatal Infection Increases Risk of Schizophrenia

Current research suggests that schizophrenia results from Read more...
Posted by Megan at 07:36 PM | Comments (4)


September 23, 2005

Early Schizophrenia Treatment - Science Meeting

International Prodromal (Early Phase of Schizophrenia) Research Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 12:30 PM | Comments (0)


September 17, 2005

CATIE study results this Thursday

Its been reported that this coming Thursday Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:52 AM | Comments (3)


August 31, 2005

Remission of Schizophrenia

A sustained remission from schizophrenia gives one Read more...
Posted by christine at 02:15 PM | Comments (0)


August 17, 2005

Diabetes due to antipsychotics?

Researchers Investigate Factors Linked to Development of Read more...
Posted by Farzin at 02:53 PM | Comments (0)


July 31, 2005

Hope for recovery

Do Patients with Schizophrenia Ever Show Periods Read more...
Posted by Farzin at 07:29 PM | Comments (1)


July 27, 2005

CATIE Study - New Schizophrenia Treatment Standards Coming

In the coming months the results of Read more...
Posted by christine at 02:41 PM | Comments (0)


July 23, 2005

Cocaine Gives Clue to Schizophrenia Behavior

Researchers working with rats have zeroed in Read more...
Posted by christine at 12:39 PM | Comments (0)


July 22, 2005

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Limited

A new study suggests that cognitive behavioral Read more...
Posted by christine at 12:05 PM | Comments (3)


July 10, 2005

Schizophrenia Knowledge Quiz

The Public Library of Science has published Read more...
Posted by Farzin at 10:25 AM | Comments (2)


Schizophrenia & Animal Research

Importance of animal models in schizophrenia research. Read more...
Posted by Farzin at 10:12 AM | Comments (1)


July 07, 2005

Nonadherence to Schizophrenia Treatment

Attitudes toward antipsychotic medication: the impact of Read more...
Posted by Laura at 03:47 AM | Comments (0)


July 03, 2005

Pregnancy & Schizophrenia

INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY, LONDON; Studies add new Read more...
Posted by Laura at 01:37 PM | Comments (0)


June 28, 2005

Hype in Medical Reporting

We sometimes get as caught up in Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 03:15 PM | Comments (1)


June 22, 2005

Schizophrenia & The Visual World

The self's broken border: Tracing the role Read more...
Posted by Laura at 10:20 PM | Comments (3)


June 04, 2005

Ethics in medication-free research

Informed consent in medication-free schizophrenia research. Moser Read more...
Posted by Farzin at 02:30 PM | Comments (0)


June 03, 2005

Attention may affect emotion processing

A study out of the University of Read more...
Posted by Julia at 11:41 PM | Comments (2)


May 30, 2005

Childhood schizophrenia and IQ

IQ stabilization in childhood-onset schizophrenia Gochman PA, Read more...
Posted by Farzin at 04:48 PM | Comments (2)


Essay on bias in medical journals

Medical Journals Are an Extension of the Read more...
Posted by Farzin at 04:02 PM | Comments (1)


May 28, 2005

Highlights from Schizophrenia Research Conference

A summary of research findings presented at Read more...
Posted by Julia at 10:49 PM | Comments (0)


May 22, 2005

Stem Cell Breakthrough

Scientists in South Korea recently achieved a Read more...
Posted by Julia at 09:49 PM | Comments (2)


nicotine treatment enhances automatic auditory processing

A Research Study from the academic journal Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 07:39 PM | Comments (0)


May 17, 2005

Benefits of group psychotherapy

What are the effects of group cognitive Read more...
Posted by Farzin at 02:36 AM | Comments (0)


May 09, 2005

Caregiver Coping in Schizophrenia

Caregiver strategies in schizophrenia (and bipolar) This Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 11:03 PM | Comments (0)


May 06, 2005

Editorial letter on smoking risk

Tobacco Use and Cataracts in Patients With Read more...
Posted by Farzin at 03:22 AM | Comments (0)


Ways to encourage recovery

An empirical conceptualization of the recovery orientation. Read more...
Posted by Farzin at 02:51 AM | Comments (5)


May 01, 2005

Recent Cochrane Reviews

Recent Cochrane Reviews With Schizophrenia Content Cochrane Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 10:42 PM | Comments (0)


April 28, 2005

Risk if mother has schizophrenia

Risk of psychiatric illness when parent has Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 12:06 AM | Comments (5)


April 27, 2005

Australia studies recruiting subjects

The following classified ad calling for participants Read more...
Posted by Julia at 03:13 PM | Comments (0)


April 15, 2005

Schizophrenia Conference Europe

International Schizophrenia Conference, September 2005, Copenhagen An Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 06:26 AM | Comments (3)


April 12, 2005

Schizophrenia probability model

Does god play dice with schizophrenia? A Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 07:38 PM | Comments (0)


Brain test assoc. with function

Mismatch negativity deficits are associated with poor Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 05:08 PM | Comments (0)


Steps to Schizophrenia prevention

Prevention of Schizophrenia - Can it Be Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 05:04 PM | Comments (2)


MATRICS - Improving cognition

MATRICS (Measurement and treatment to improve cognition Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 05:02 PM | Comments (2)


March 29, 2005

Future Prospects of SZ Genetics

Another excellent article in Psychiatric Times - Read more...
Posted by Julia at 03:54 AM | Comments (0)


SZ articles in Psychiatric Times

Two good articles are available online in Read more...
Posted by Julia at 03:48 AM | Comments (0)


March 26, 2005

Antipsychotics and Prolactin

Elevated prolactin and antipsychotics Antipsychotic medications are Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 12:44 AM | Comments (1)


March 24, 2005

Aripiprazole and EPS?

Aripiprazole (Abilify) and Extra-pyramidal symptoms (EPS) Aripiprazole Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 06:43 PM | Comments (17)


March 23, 2005

TMS for hallucinations: update

TMS for Auditory Hallucinations: An update I Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 10:58 PM | Comments (2)


March 22, 2005

Birth complications & Schizophrenia?

Women with Schizophrenia Have Increased Risk of Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 01:04 AM | Comments (0)


March 18, 2005

Protein markers in schizophrenia

Discovery of biomarkers in human urine and Read more...
Posted by Farzin at 04:54 PM | Comments (3)


March 14, 2005

Child abuse and schizophrenia?

Abuse as predictor for schizophrenia? (Note we Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 04:00 PM | Comments (1)


March 10, 2005

Suicide in schizophrenia

The lifetime risk of suicide in schizophrenia: Read more...
Posted by Farzin at 03:34 AM | Comments (0)


Early Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Norman RM, Scholten DJ, Malla AK, Ballageer Read more...
Posted by Jacob at 01:51 AM | Comments (1)


February 28, 2005

Working memory: a new target?

Selective alterations in prefrontal cortical GABA neurotransmission Read more...
Posted by Megan at 11:09 PM | Comments (0)


February 21, 2005

Genetic blood test for schizophrenia?

Assessing the Validity of Blood-Based Gene Expression Read more...
Posted by Megan at 07:55 PM | Comments (0)


February 19, 2005

Pregnancy risks

Pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal complications in a Read more...
Posted by Megan at 03:16 PM | Comments (0)


February 08, 2005

Brain chemistry and prevention

Targeting synapses and myelin in the prevention Read more...
Posted by Megan at 12:14 AM | Comments (3)


February 04, 2005

Schizophrenia impact on Pregnancy

Women with Schizophrenia Have Increased Risk of Read more...
Posted by szadmin at 09:49 PM | Comments (2)


January 25, 2005

Informed Consent in Schizophrenia

Wirshing DA, Sergi MJ, Mintz J. A Read more...
Posted by Megan at 10:45 PM | Comments (0)


January 23, 2005

Risk in "at-risk" research

Prodromal interventions for schizophrenia vulnerability: the risks Read more...
Posted by Megan at 11:28 PM | Comments (1)


January 12, 2005

Risk from short birth intervals

Association between short birth intervals and schizophrenia Read more...
Posted by Megan at 03:00 PM | Comments (0)


December 30, 2004

Schizophrenia and cannabis

New Perspectives in the Studies on Endocannabinoid Read more...
Posted by Megan at 12:03 AM | Comments (0)


Schizophrenia and cannabis

New Perspectives in the Studies on Endocannabinoid Read more...
Posted by Megan at 12:03 AM | Comments (0)


December 28, 2004

Post mortem research

Reliability of psychiatric diagnosis in postmortem research. Read more...
Posted by Megan at 02:46 PM | Comments (0)


December 24, 2004

Olanzapine vs. Holoperidol?

Effectiveness and Cost of Olanzapine and Haloperidol Read more...
Posted by Megan at 05:49 AM | Comments (0)


December 23, 2004

Schizophrenia and Paternal Age

Paternal age and risk of developing schizophrenia Read more...
Posted by Megan at 09:13 PM | Comments (0)


Paroxetine and negative symptoms

Negative symptoms of schizophrenia are improved by Read more...
Posted by Megan at 06:44 PM | Comments (0)


CBT (Cognitive-behavioral therapy) vs Psychoeducation

A randomized comparison of group cognitive-behavioural therapy Read more...
Posted by Megan at 06:27 AM | Comments (0)


December 22, 2004

Lamotrigine: Adjunct for Shcizophrenia Treatment

1. Lamotrigine in treatment-resistant schizophrenia: a randomized Read more...
Posted by Megan at 08:38 PM | Comments (0)


December 21, 2004

Sexual side effects of antipsychotics

Antipsychotic treatment and sexual functioning in first-time Read more...
Posted by Megan at 11:50 PM | Comments (0)


Does funding sourch effect research outcomes?

An analysis of the effect of funding Read more...
Posted by Megan at 11:09 PM | Comments (0)


December 09, 2004

Ethics in research

Influence of ethical safeguards on research participation: Read more...
Posted by Megan at 04:08 PM | Comments (0)


Voices and the brain

Temporal course of auditory hallucinations. Shergill SS, Read more...
Posted by Megan at 03:10 PM | Comments (0)


November 22, 2004

Mirtazapine to help with akathisia?

The effect of mirtazapine augmentation of clozapine Read more...
Posted by Megan at 12:24 AM | Comments (0)


Mirtazapine to help with negative symptoms?

The effect of mirtazapine augmentation of clozapine Read more...
Posted by Megan at 12:22 AM | Comments (0)


November 15, 2004

Risk from pain killers?

Association between prenatal exposure to analgesics and Read more...
Posted by Megan at 03:59 PM | Comments (0)


October 18, 2004

Change disease name to decrease stigma?

Can a less pejorative Chinese translation for Read more...
Posted by Megan at 11:56 PM | Comments (0)


October 17, 2004

Pleasurable Voices?

Pleasurable auditory hallucinations. Sanjuan J, Gonzalez JC, Read more...
Posted by Megan at 09:49 PM | Comments (1)


Does season of birth affect schizophrenia?

Summer birth and deficit schizophrenia: a pooled Read more...
Posted by Megan at 08:56 PM | Comments (0)


How does the brain change in schizophrenia?

Neuroplasticity and schizophrenia. Frost DO, Tamminga CA, Read more...
Posted by Megan at 08:05 PM | Comments (0)


October 12, 2004

Sex hormones in psychotic men

Sex hormones in psychotic men Thomas J. Read more...
Posted by Megan at 12:47 AM | Comments (0)


October 11, 2004

TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and Schizophrenia

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the investigation and Read more...
Posted by Megan at 11:35 PM | Comments (0)


Ziprasidone vs. Olanzapine (short term)

Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Multicenter Comparison of the Read more...
Posted by Megan at 10:42 PM | Comments (0)


October 04, 2004

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Schizophrenia

I want to focus on these two Read more...
Posted by Megan at 11:08 PM | Comments (1)


October 02, 2004

Twins and brain size

A controlled study of brain structure in Read more...
Posted by Megan at 12:05 AM | Comments (1)


October 01, 2004

Why do so many schizophrenic patients smoke?

NOTE: for additional information on schizophrenia and Read more...
Posted by Megan at 12:36 PM | Comments (0)


September 27, 2004

Incidence of diabetes due to atypical antipsychotic medication

Incidence of Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Attributable to Read more...
Posted by Megan at 05:40 AM | Comments (0)


September 15, 2004

Reporting of safety for medications

Safety reporting in randomized trials of mental Read more...
Posted by Megan at 12:23 AM | Comments (0)


September 14, 2004

Insight and Violence

Insight and Its Relationship to Violent Behavior Read more...
Posted by Megan at 11:09 PM | Comments (0)


September 06, 2004

Haldol in first episode schizophrenia: low vs high dose

Oosthuizen P, Emsley R, Turner HJ, Keyter Read more...
Posted by Megan at 06:53 AM | Comments (0)


Folate, homocysteine, and negative symptoms in schizophrenia

Goff DC, Bottiglieri T, Arning E, Shih Read more...
Posted by Megan at 05:22 AM | Comments (0)


August 31, 2004

Safety and Effectiveness of Long-acting Risperdal

Safety and Efficacy of Long-Acting Risperidone in Read more...
Posted by Megan at 06:57 PM | Comments (0)


Doctors Recommendations for Monitoring Health

Physical health monitoring of patients with schizophrenia. Read more...
Posted by Megan at 03:29 PM | Comments (0)


Family warmth in schizophrenia

Ethnicity, Expressed Emotion, Attributions, and Course of Read more...
Posted by Megan at 02:20 PM | Comments (0)


August 27, 2004

Measuring Schizotypy Personality through Questionnaires

The Psychometric Detection of Schizotypy: Do Putative Read more...
Posted by Megan at 03:35 PM | Comments (0)


August 23, 2004

A two-way communication checklist for doctors appointments

Evaluation of the Two-Way Communication Checklist as Read more...
Posted by Megan at 03:36 AM | Comments (0)


August 17, 2004

Can the receptor for nicotine be a target for a new drug?

Alpha-7 nicotinic receptor agonists: potential new candidates Read more...
Posted by Megan at 06:39 PM | Comments (0)


August 16, 2004

Patient and family attitudes toward schizophrenia treatment

Irani F, Dankert M, Siegel SJ. Current Read more...
Posted by Megan at 07:10 PM | Comments (0)


Genes controling cognitive trait components (verbal learning &visual working memory) a factor in schizophrenia

Paunio T, Tuulio-Henriksson A, Hiekkalinna T, Perola Read more...
Posted by Megan at 06:56 PM | Comments (0)


August 09, 2004

Social cognition and face processing in schizophrenia

Hall J, Harris JM, Sprengelmeyer R, Sprengelmeyer Read more...
Posted by Megan at 05:38 AM | Comments (0)


Impact of multiple-family groups on caregivers' distress and resources.

Hazel NA, McDonell MG, Short RA, Berry Read more...
Posted by Megan at 05:34 AM | Comments (0)


August 08, 2004

An initial trial of 4 new possible meds for schizophrenia

Meltzer HY, et al., Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of Read more...
Posted by Megan at 11:31 PM | Comments (0)


Schizophrenia, the metabolic syndrome, and diabetes

Holt RIG, et al., Schizophrenia, the metabolic Read more...
Posted by Megan at 11:16 PM | Comments (1)


Can Pepcid help people with weight loss? Unfortunately, not likely...

Poyurovsky M, et al., The effect of Read more...
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Topical anesthetics help with depot injections

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A review of Valproate (Depakote) as a booster medicine for schizophrenia

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Medical decision making in antipsychotic drug choice for schizophrenia

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Predictors of antipsychotic treatment response in patients with first-episode schizophrenia

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August 06, 2004

Family-based clusters of cognitive test performance in familial schizophrenia

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