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Targeted Treatment for Schizophrenia Announced
One of the first targeted treatments for schizophrenia has been announced in this month's American Journal of Psychiatry. The new drug, currently referred to as experimental compound MK-0777, targets working memory problems.
Working memory refers to a temporary storage and processing system. It is an active system in the sense that information stays in memory only so long as the person is consciously manipulating or processing it. Any deficit in working memory can have a profound effect on pe...
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FDA Approves Risperdal for the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder in Children
By Robin Cunningham , Health Expert...approval by the FDA for the use of Risperdal in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar... Read more »
What types of reactions should be expected after an individual begins undergoing treatment for schizophrenia?
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert...after an individual begins undergoing treatment for schizophrenia? What are some common side... Read more »
A New Indication for Abilify
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert...Abilify (aripiprazole) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of schizophrenia in the... Read more »
Treating Tardive Dyskinesia
By Paul Ballas , Health ExpertRecently, I was reviewing the literature on tardive dyskinesia, and it struck me how frustrating it... Read more »
Raising Hope - A NIMH Study
By Christina Bruni , Health ExpertThere's some good news for people diagnosed with schizophrenia. The National Institute on Mental... Read more »
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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 »Schizophrenia: Introduction
...specifically for children.Paliperidone (Invega) is the newest atypical antipsychotic drug approved for treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Paliperidone is chemically related to... 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 »Schizophrenia: Treatment
...skills trainingFamily psychotherapyCognitive-behavioral therapy to reduce delusions and hallucinationsTreatment of schizophrenia has traditionally focused on decreasing patients negative symptoms.... Read more »Schizophrenia: Other Treatments
Other TreatmentsElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT), often called shock treatment, has received bad press since it was introduced in the 1940s. However, refined techniques have revived its use,... Read more »Images
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