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Aleman A, Sommer IE, Kahn RS. Efficacy of slow repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of resistant auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia: a meta-analysis. J Clin Psychiatry. 2007 Mar;68(3):416-21.
Crespo-Facorro B, Prez-Iglesias R, Ramirez-Bonilla M, Martnez-Garca O, Llorca J, Luis Vzquez-Barquero J. A practical clinical trial comparing haloperidol, risperidone, and olanzapine for the acute treatment of first-episode nonaffective psychosis. J Clin Psychiatry. 2...
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New Haldol Warning Label
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert...outweighs the reduction in symptoms. For people with schizophrenia, it does no good to sound... Read more »
When I'm Sixty-Four
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Positive & Negative Symptoms: a helpful concept?
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...to considering positive and negative symptoms in schizophrenia, the meanings do change somewhat.... Read more »
An Interview with Xavier Amador, Ph.D. - Part One
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Treatment and Hope for Young People with Schizophrenia
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Schizophrenia: Causes
CausesNo single cause can account for schizophrenia. Rather, it appears to be the result of multiple causes such as genetic factors, environmental and psychological assaults, and possible hormonal... Read more »Smoking Statistics and Information
...disorders are 50% more likely to smoke than those without such illness.For example, depression and schizophrenia are known risk factors for smoking. Both may actually have biologic effects that... Read more »Schizophrenia: Treatment
Schizophrenia is categorized as a brain disease, not a psychological disorder, and drug treatment is the primary therapy. Studies indicate, however, that an integrated approach better... Read more »Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
...manic or hypomanic episode, which occurs in patients with bipolar disorder but not those with ADHD.Schizophrenia. Severe manic episodes that include delusions and hallucinations may be easily... Read more »Schizophrenia: Diagnosis
...or more verbal screening tests to help determine whether a patient's symptoms meet the criteria for schizophrenia. Because no single symptom is specific to schizophrenia, a diagnosis may be made... Read more »Images
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Study: Cancer More Common in Schizophrenia Patients
July 06, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds people with schizophrenia die from cancer four times as often as people in the general population.... Read summary »
Warnings Dont Stop Drug Use
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July 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals despite strong drug policies, the United States has the highest levels of cocaine and cannabis use among... Read summary »
Stressed Men More Likely to Take Risks
August 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Stressed out, man? Don't go to Vegas send your wife instead. New research shows men under stress may be more likely to engage... Read summary »
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