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Christina Bruni

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posted 02/25/2008, comments (2)

Daring to Dream

Eli Lilly's experimental drug-known as LY2140023-promises to reduce schizophrenic symptoms by acting on glutamate, a key transmitter in the brain that is a critical link in circuits involved in memory, learning and perception. With possibly fewer side effects than Zyprexa, this new drug appeared to improve cognition, something the second... Read more Chevron

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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 01/09/2008, comments (2)

New Test Predicts Schizophrenia in Teens

In one of the biggest studies of its kind, researchers have established a way to more accurately predict the onset of psychosis in high risk teenagers. The study, led by a team from UCLA and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), involved 291 young people considered to be at risk for developing psychosis. The findings, published in the... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/11/2007, comments (0)

Thoughts on Mental Illness Awareness Week

Mental Illness Awareness Week, from October 7th to 13th, is in full-swing. As an advocacy journalist, I'd like to get the word out that treatment works, and the earlier you get it, the better. The economic cost of untreated mental illness is more than $100 billion each year in the United States, according to the National Alliance on... Read more Chevron

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