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Paul Ballas

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posted 02/19/2008, comment (1)

Treating Tardive Dyskinesia

Recently, I was reviewing the literature on tardive dyskinesia, and it struck me how frustrating it must be for patients who develop this disorder - not only because of the symptoms themselves, but also because of the frustration that may be encountered in trying to treat it. This entry will discuss some of the difficulties in treating tardive... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/17/2008, comments (0)

Smoking & Schizophrenia

The relationship between schizophrenia and smoking is both interesting and complex. In schizophrenia, the very high rates of smoking could point to a form of self-medication that actually seems to improve attention and short-term memory. Yet other forms of smoking, notably cannabis and marijuana, are implicated in the onset of psychosis. ... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/05/2008, comments (0)

An Interview With Ephriam Levy

The "100 Individuals with Schizophrenia" interview campaign continues with a candid talk with Ephriam Levy, who is 39 now and was diagnosed with schizophrenia when he was 18 years old. CB: Tell us a little about your first break. EL: I was at Vassar, and final tests and papers were coming upon us. I acted out in the... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/22/2008, comments (3)

Psychosis, Depression and Medication Compliance

One of the difficulties in long-term management of psychotic illnesses is that of compliance with medications used for the treatment of psychosis and depression. In a previous entry I discussed the issue of taking medication regularly in terms of psychiatric illness in general, but this can be a particular problem in treating depression in... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/17/2008, comments (0)

New HealthCare 08: How Do You Compare to the Candidates?

The presidential election is less than a year away, and healthcare is shaping up to be one of the most influential - and contentious - issues in this race. While some of the candidates have shared detailed visions of their healthcare plans, others have been less candid. So how do you figure out where the candidates stand on all of the... Read more Chevron

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