Subscribe to this tag Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids
Health - October 27, 2009
Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients
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Brain Scans Could Help Spot Schizophrenia Earlier
Health - September 9, 2009
Imaging technology might advance treatment of psychotic disorders, researchers say
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Saphris Approved for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Health - August 14, 2009
Two severe psychiatric illnesses
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Sustained-Release Antipsychotic Approved for Schizophrenia
Health - August 3, 2009
Invega Sustenna injected once monthly
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Schizophrenia Drug Got Bad Rap
Health - July 13, 2009
Less expensive clozapine might have saved thousands of lives, researchers say
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Health Buzz: Complex Genetics Behind Mental Disorders and Other Health News
Health - July 2, 2009
Dealing with fear of crowds and other anxieties; an economist's view of health reform, medical costs.
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Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located
Health - July 1, 2009
Immune function genes also in the same area, researchers say
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Hormones May Affect Neurological Disease Risk
Health - June 30, 2009
Women are more vulnerable during certain stages of life, study finds
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Schizophrenia Linked to Higher Risk of Dying From Cancer
Health - June 23, 2009
Study finds lung and breast cancer rates especially elevated
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FDA Panel Mulls Newer Antipsychotics for Kids
Health - June 10, 2009
Seroquel, Zyprexa have been linked to certain health risks, experts note
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Substance Abuse Raises Crime Risk in Schizophrenics
Health - May 19, 2009
Those who don't use alcohol, drugs much less likely to be violent, study finds
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Fanapt Sanctioned for Schizophrenia
Health - May 7, 2009
But FDA warns against off-label use
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Gene Variant Tied to Schizophrenia
Health - April 10, 2009
Discovery advances search for better treatments, experts say
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FDA Panel Snubs Seroquel as 1st Choice Depression Treatment
Health - April 8, 2009
Safety concerns mean the drug should only be used when other medications don't work, advisers say
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Men Must Contend With a Biological Clock, Too
Health - February 14, 2009
Older males face higher risk of fathering children with medical problems, research finds
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Genome Study Points to New Culprit for Schizophrenia
Health - February 6, 2009
Findings show most previous work missed key DNA variant, researchers say
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People With Schizophrenia Say Bias Is Part of Their Lives
Health - January 21, 2009
Study documents expected and actual discrimination
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Common Genes Link Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia
Health - January 16, 2009
Large Swedish study suggests reappraisal of conditions as distinct entities needed
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Serotonin Transporter Gene Tied to Social Anxiety
Health - January 14, 2009
Finding in monkeys could yield model for studying autism, schizophrenia, team says
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Newer Antipsychotics Pose Cardiac Risk: Study
Health - January 14, 2009
Patients advised to avoid the drugs in some cases
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Most Newer Antipsychotics No Better Than Older Ones, Just Different
Health - December 5, 2008
People need to find the one that works best for them, experts say
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Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
Health - November 19, 2008
High kynurenic acid levels like 'gasoline on the fire' of affected neurotransmitters.
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Newer Drugs No Better Than Older Ones for Childhood Schizophrenia
Health - September 15, 2008
Side effects differ, but most patients find little relief in long run, experts say
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Estrogen May Have Preventive Role in Women's Schizophrenia
Health - August 4, 2008
Symptoms, including delusions, hallucinatory behavior, improved with estradiol, study says
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Schizophrenia Yields Some Genetic Secrets
Health - July 30, 2008
Scientists report findings that could someday lead to better treatments
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