Even if you only have a passing interest in the latest schizophrenia research news, one thing stands out above all others, the emphasis on genes. Because of this, it must occur to some people that their outlook, or perhaps that of their children, is both predetermined and fairly bleak. But it need not be this way.
Current wisdom states that schizophrenia has its basis both in our genes and in environmental stressors occurring very early in our development. It is thought that these factors...
1. People with schizophrenia progressively deteriorate over time. Reality: The symptoms often attenuate in later life and by one's... Read more »
Around 40 percent of people with schizophrenia will have the paranoid type. This is one of five sub-types of schizophrenia. Paranoid... Read more »
The Sunday morning session at the NAMI 2008 convention featured two psychiatrists working on the cutting-edge of research and treatment for... Read more »
I aim to be a rational voice on emotional topics. I'm going to create a three-part "carnival" of SharePosts about schizophrenia medication.... Read more »
Although a small percentage of people with schizophrenia recover almost completely, the vast majority of patients have chronic, residual... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
During an episode of schizophrenia, you may need to stay in the hospital for safety reasons, and to receive basic needs such as food, rest, and... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Christos Ballas, MD, Attenting Psychiatrist, Inpatient and Consult/Liaison Psychiatry, Hospital of the University of... Read more »
A large international trial has found that people who are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes and take Avandia (rosiglitazone) may reduce their... Read more »
An international study of people with schizophrenia has found that sufferers often expect to be discriminated against, and are, in various aspects of... Read more »
Researchers in Finland have found that schizophrenia patients given the older drug clozapine (Clozaril) are less likely to die prematurely than those... Read more »
People with schizophrenia progressively deteriorate over time. Reality: The symptoms often attenuate in later life and by one's sixties could be minimal. Committing to a medication routine and taking your meds every day as prescribed inoculates...
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