Low Relapse Rates With Twice-Yearly Schizophrenia Treatment
(MedPage Today) -- Every-6-month dosing of the long-acting injectable paliperidone palmitate (Invega Hafyera) for schizophrenia was effective and safe up to 3 years, researchers reported during a poster presentation at the recent Psych Congress... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - October 3, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Fast-Acting Spray for PSVT; Undiscounted Entresto's Value; CTCA-Aided Angiography
(MedPage Today) -- Genome-wide association studies suggested some genetic overlap between schizophrenia and cardiovascular disease risk factors, particularly BMI and smoking. (American Journal of Psychiatry)
People self-administering etripamil... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - October 3, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia
New research probes the relationship between certain genes and brain disorders like autism and schizophrenia. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - October 2, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia
Researchers have identified 46 genes that can disrupt a process that is critical to early brain development. The finding could help scientists find new treatments for disorders including autism. (Image credit: Jill George / NIH) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - October 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jon Hamilton Source Type: news
Association between adverse childhood experiences and suicidal behavior in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Baldini V, Stefano RD, Rindi LV, Ahmed AO, Koola MM, Solmi M, Papola D, De Ronchi D, Barbui C, Ostuzzi G.
Assessing and managing suicide behaviors is highly relevant to individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Our study aims to assess the association between adverse childhood experiences and suicidal behaviors in individuals with schizophrenia spectr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
California's new mental health court rolls out to high expectations and uncertainty
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia into housing and medical care is starting in San Francisco and six other California counties (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - October 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Polygenic Overlap Detected for Schizophrenia, CVD Risk
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 -- For individuals with schizophrenia, there is a genetic propensity for smoking and a reduced risk for obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
Linn R ødevand, Ph.D., from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Karuna Therapeutics Submits New Drug Application to U.S. Food and Drug Administration for KarXT for the Treatment of Schizophrenia
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 28, 2023-- Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRTX), a biopharmaceutical company driven to discover, develop, and deliver transformative medicines for people living with psychiatric and neurological conditions, today... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Applications)
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Applications - September 28, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Substance-Induced Psychosis Linked to Schizophrenia Risk Substance-Induced Psychosis Linked to Schizophrenia Risk
Nearly 20% of individuals who visited the ER for substance-induced psychosis were diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder within 3 years, results of a large population-based study show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 28, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
New Insight Into Genetic Link Between Schizophrenia and CVD New Insight Into Genetic Link Between Schizophrenia and CVD
Researchers identify shared genetic loci between schizophrenia and cardiovascular disease risk factors, particularly smoking and body mass index.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 28, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Karuna Takes A Big Step In Schizophrenia Treatment. Shares Jump Higher
Karuna Therapeutics asked the Food and Drug Administration to approve its schizophrenia treatment on Thursday, and KRTX stock jumped higher. The post Karuna Takes A Big Step In Schizophrenia Treatment. Shares Jump Higher. appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.#krtx #jumphigher (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
RAISE-ing the Standard of Care for Schizophrenia: The Rapid Adoption of Coordinated Specialty Care in the United States
The Recovery After an Initial Schizophrenia Episode research initiative, launched by NIMH to test the effectiveness of coordinated specialty care to treat first-episode psychosis, has transformed the mental health landscape in the United States and helped thousands of people with schizophrenia achieve better outcomes. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - September 28, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news
Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman's Title Malady of the Mind Makes the Amazon Best Seller List
Malady of the Mind: Schizophrenia and The Path To Prevention NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Jeffrey A. Lieberman's book, Malady of the Mind: Schizophrenia and the Path to Prevention, has made the Amazon Best Seller List in the Psychiatry category. The book is a... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 27, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
New Schizophrenia Treatments Are Coming: Don't Panic
(MedPage Today) -- At the recent Psych Congress 2023, a session titled "State of the Science: Focus on Schizophrenia" was presented by Peter J. Weiden, MD, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - September 26, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
A cognitive-behavioral suicide prevention treatment for adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders in community mental health: preliminary findings of an open pilot study - Bornheimer LA, Verdugo JL, Krasnick J, Jeffers N, Storey F, King CA, Taylor SF, Florence T, Himle JA.
Suicide is a leading cause of death among schizophrenia spectrum disorder populations. This open pilot study examined a modified cognitive-behavioral suicide prevention treatment for clients in community mental health. Providers (n=5) were trained to deliv... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studies Source Type: news
