New Clues to How Inflammation in Young Children’s Brains Might Spur Autism
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Severe inflammation very early in childhood might hamper the development of key brain cells, perhaps setting the stage for conditions such as autism or schizophrenia, new research suggests.The origins of man…
Learn MoreED Visit for Substance Use With Psychosis Increases Risk for Schizophrenia Diagnosis
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Emergency department visits for substance use are associated with an increased risk for developing a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, according to a brief report published online Sept. 27 in JAMA Psychiatry….
Learn MorePolygenic Overlap Detected for Schizophrenia, CVD Risk
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with schizophrenia, there is a genetic propensity for smoking and a reduced risk for obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.Linn Rødevand…
Learn MoreAdverse Childhood Experiences Common in Schizophrenia
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with schizophrenia often have adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), according to a study published online Aug. 28 in Frontiers in Psychiatry.Lei Zhang, Ph.D., from Tongji University in Shanghai, a…
Learn MoreRates of Sexual Dysfunction High in Patients With Schizophrenia
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction among individuals with schizophrenia, according to a review published online Sept. 13 in JAMA Psychiatry.Théo Korchia, M.D., from Aix-Marseille University in F…
Learn MoreHigher Risk for Schizophrenia Seen Among Patients With Eczema
TUESDAY, Aug. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having atopic dermatitis is associated with a higher risk for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, according to a study published online July 26 in the Archives of Dermatological Research.Ryan Fan, from…
Learn MorePets Don’t Help Those With Severe Mental Illness Fare Better
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s commonly thought that having a companion animal — be it a dog, cat or bird — is good for the owner’s mental health.A new study suggests that’s not so, at least for people with severe mental illness and fo…
Learn MoreMenos niños reciben recetas de antipsicóticos
VIERNES, 7 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El uso de antipsicóticos en los niños sigue en descenso, probablemente debido a unas mejores políticas y a la educación, muestra una investigación reciente. El estudio encontró una reducción de un 43 por…
Learn MoreFewer Kids Are Being Prescribed Antipsychotic Meds
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The use of antipsychotic medication in children is continuing to plummet, likely because of better policies and education, new research shows.The study found a 43% drop in antipsychotic prescriptions for Medica…
Learn MoreAge-Linked Performance on Social Cognitive Tests Explored in Psychosis
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Different age-related performance patterns are seen on tests of emotion perception and processing (EPP) and theory of mind (ToM) in individuals with psychotic disorders and controls, according to a study publ…
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