Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and the Psychosis Continuum
Awareness of differences between psychosis in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and varying presentations in patients can assist providers with diagnosis and treatment.
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Can Language Disturbances Act as a Biomarker for Schizophrenia?
Language disturbances in patients with schizophrenia were significantly associated with negative symptoms, and white matter integrity in language tracts was predicted by quantifiable speech patterns.
Study Author Q&A: A Novel Antipsychotic Treatment for Schizophrenia
To learn more about SEP-363856 as a novel treatment for schizophrenia, we spoke with Kenneth Koblan, PhD, and John Krystal, MD.
Schizophrenia Markedly More Prevalent in Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Screening for severe mental illness during the assessment of patients with HS is vital, as comorbid psychiatric disorders may influence outcomes and a psychodermatology consolation may be necessary.
Lessons From Massachusetts Behavioral Healthcare Policy Reforms During COVID-19
The state has increased telehealth assessments and treatments for patients with psychiatric and addictive disorders through state Medicaid, third party, and federal Medicare and HIPAA waivers.
Genetic Liability for Schizophrenia Linked to Childhood Trauma
Schizophrenia liability of the mother and child were significantly correlated with childhood trauma in both cohort studies.
New Antipsychotic Drug Reduces Symptoms in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Schizophrenia
This antipsychotic does not bind to dopamine D2 receptors but has agonist activity at trace amine-associated receptor 1 and 5-hydroxytryptamine type 1A receptors.
Secuado Transdermal System Now Available for Schizophrenia
The approval was supported by data from a 6-week, phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled, fixed-dose study that compared the efficacy and safety of Secuado 3.8mg/24 hours and 7.6mg/24 hours to placebo in 616 adult patients with schizophrenia.
Pregnancy-Related Factors Linked to Risk for Psychosis in Child
Prenatal and perinatal factors may influence a child’s risk for developing psychosis.
Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder May Share Sleep-Circadian Rhythm Phenotypes
Patients with bipolar disorder experienced significant reductions in sleep efficiency, which was not the case in patients with schizophrenia, although effect sizes for bipolar disorder were smaller overall.
Scoring Analysis Detects Genetic Correlation Between Osteoporosis and Schizophrenia
Researchers explored the genetic correlation between schizophrenia and osteoporosis.
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