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Treatment For Schizophrenia In Children
Risperdal approved for kids
October 03, 2008
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Dr. Ballas Answers: Schizophrenia and Children
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert...future blog entry can explore other issues surrounding childhood schizophrenia, including issues... Read more »
FDA Approves Risperdal for the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder in Children
By Robin Cunningham , Health ExpertThe approval by the FDA for the use of Risperdal in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar... Read more »
FDA Greenlights Risperdal for Kids and Teens
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert...breaking confidentiality, I'll make a general statement: childhood schizophrenia, though perhaps... Read more »
FDA Approves Risperdal for Children and Adolescents - a Good Move?
By Teri Robert , Health ExpertToday, the FDA approved Risperdal for the treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents 13 to 17... Read more »
Dr. Ballas Answers: Late-Onset Schizophrenia
By Paul Ballas , Health ExpertHi everyone, welcome back to my blog. This time I wanted to discuss late-onset schizophrenia, a... Read more »
Health Guide
Schizophrenia: Introduction
In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved risperidone (Risperdal) and aripiprazole (Abilify) for treatment schizophrenia in teenagers. These drugs are the first... Read more »Schizophrenia: Risk Factors
Schizophrenia is the most common psychotic condition.AgeSchizophrenia can occur at any age, but it tends to first develop (or at least become evident) between adolescence and young... Read more »Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
Bipolar disorder is more common than previously thought, but this illness, particularly bipolar disorder II, is still poorly recognized in the family-practice setting. It is estimated that... Read more »Alcoholism: Treatment for Alcoholism
for AlcoholismOnce a diagnosis of alcoholism is made, the next major step is getting the patient to seek treatment. One study reported that the main reasons alcoholics do not seek treatment... Read more »Bipolar Disorder: References
ReferencesBauer MS, McBride L, Williford WO, Glick H, Kinosian B, Altshuler L, et al. Collaborative care for bipolar disorder: part I. Intervention and implementation in a randomized effectiveness... Read more »Images
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