Some anti-inflammatory drugs may improve the efficacy of existing schizophrenia treatments, according to a group of researchers from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. Researchers have known the immune system is linked to certain psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but up until now there was no conclusive evidence that helping the …
A new study has found working memory as a cause of learning difficulties in people with schizophrenia. Working memory is known to be affected in 1% of the population who have schizophrenia, however, it has been unclear whether that has a specific role in making learning more difficult, said lead author Anne Collins. Researchers measured …
Currently, a diagnosis of schizophrenia relies on assessments from mental health experts, but a new study suggests that a blood test could determine who is at high risk for schizophrenia. This could lead to earlier treatment in the prodromal phase of the illness and better outcomes, according to Dr. Diana O. Perkins of the University …
Researchers at Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of California, San Diego have found that neurons from schizophrenia patients secrete larger amount of three neurotransmitters implicated in various psychiatric disorders. This represents a big step toward understanding the chemical basis from schizophrenia which is a chronic brain disorder in about 1 in …
A new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry suggests that individuals who have been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are more likely to develop schizophrenia. The study was led by Sandra M. Meier, PhD, of the Aarhus University in Denmark and found that OCD and schizophrenia tend to occur in adolescence or early …
Individuals with schizophrenia may need a little extra help and support from loved ones to finish school, maintain friendships, and achieve any other goals they have set for themselves. While they may never lead completely independent lives, healthy habits and lifestyle can help those living with schizophrenia achieve more independence and improve quality of life. …
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