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Monday, October, 19, 2009

Schizophrenia Prevention

Health Encyclopedia: Schizophrenia Disorganized Type

Alternative Names

Hebephrenic schizophrenia; Disorganized schizophrenia


Prevention


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Treating Tardive Dyskinesia
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

Recently, I was reviewing the literature on tardive dyskinesia, and it struck me how frustrating it... Read more »

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Raising Hope - A NIMH Study
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

There's some good news for people diagnosed with schizophrenia. The National Institute on Mental... Read more »

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A Little Look Inside the Brain
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...strategies in the search for some biological basis for schizophrenia is to locate abnormalities... Read more »

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Schizophrenia: Public Attitudes, Personal Needs
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

...possible, but probable as well." - Individual with schizophrenia interviewed for a new NAMI... Read more »

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Prediction of Psychosis in At-Risk Youth: a New Study
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

...facilitate application of interventions before the schizophrenia took hold, thus reducing or... Read more »

Health Guide

Schizophrenia: paranoid type
...Alternative Names Paranoid schizophrenia Prevention Read more »
Schizotypal personality disorder
Prevention There is no known prevention. Awareness of risk, such as a family history of schizophrenia, may allow early diagnosis. Read more »
Schizophrenia: References
...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,... Read more »
Schizoaffective disorder
Prevention References Moore DP, Jefferson JW. Handbook of Medical Psychiatry. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2004:126-127. Goetz, CG. Textbook of Clinical Neurology. 2nd ed. St.... Read more »
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 »

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French researchers say that cancer is the second leading cause of death for people with schizophrenia. In a new study, the investigators found that... Read summary »

Long-acting drug approved for schizophrenia
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a sustained action form of the antipsychotic Invega for the treatment of schizophrenia.... Read summary »

New schizophrenia drug shows promise in new study
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A new drug called asenapine has shown positive results in a new clinical trial, its maker has reported. According to a news release from drugmaker... Read summary »

Study: Test for Off-Label Use
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A panel of government and health-industry experts has developed a list of 14 widely prescribed medications they say urgently... Read summary »

Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder may have common genetic roots
July 02, 2009

Researchers in three studies have found a common genetic cause behind schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, two mental health conditions that were... Read summary »