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Schizophrenia Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Schizophrenia.

Results 1 - 20 of 677 in Schizophrenia

  1. Using Genetics to Improve Traditional Psychiatric DiagnosesRead the original story

    Yesterday | Innovations-report.com

    ... these "joints," the boundaries between psychiatric disorders, such as that between bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, are far from clear. Prior versions of DSM followed the path outlined by Emil Kraeplin in separating these disorders into distinct ...

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    Related Topix: Genetics, Biology, Science, Medicine, Bipolar Disorder, Health

  2. Pharma's Day in CourtRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 1 | PharmaExec.com

    ... - the largest sum ever - to settle the investigation surrounding the off-label promotion of its bipolar and schizophrenia drug, Zyprexa. But there's more to prosecutions and lawsuits than fines and settlements. Some of the most interesting legal ...

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  3. Using Genetics To Improve Traditional Psychiatric DiagnosesRead the original story

    Thursday | Science Daily

    ... these "joints," the boundaries between psychiatric disorders, such as that between bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, are far from clear. Prior versions of DSM followed the path outlined by Emil Kraeplin in separating these disorders into distinct ...

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    Related Topix: Genetics, Biology, Science, Medicine, Bipolar Disorder, Health

  4. Drug UpdatesRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | NursingCenter

    Janssen has launched a generic version of Risperdal , indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia, treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder, and short-term treatment of bipolar mania.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Risperdal, Risperidone (generic), Oncology, Nursing

  5. Incorrectly cleaved protein leads to schizophreniaRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Science Blog

    Schizophrenia is a disease that strikes an average of 4000 Belgians every year. The causes of this psychiatric disorder are not yet clear.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  6. Alkermes Presents Positive Preclinical Data On Naltrexone For...

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Medical News Today

    Main Category: Schizophrenia Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience ; Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Article Date: 16 Jul 2008 - 4:00 PDT rate article Alkermes, Inc.

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    Related Topix: City University of New York System, New York City College of Technology (City University of New York System), The College of Wooster, The University of Findlay, Medicine, Alcoholism, Health

  7. ViroPharma Inc.Read the original story

    Tuesday Jul 15 | Philadelphia Business Journal

    ... two Wyeth drugs, including one with partner ViroPharma The Food and Drug Administration has decided that the schizophrenia drug bifeprunox by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc. is not approvable at this time, Solvay said Friday. ...

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  8. Disturbed cleaved protein behind schizophrenia developmentRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 15 | Newkerala.com

    Washington, July 15 : VIB researchers connected to the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven have identified the cause for the development of schizophrenia.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  9. Drug helps anorexia patients gain weight, feel happy

    Monday Jul 14 | CTV.ca

    A drug used to treat schizophrenia may be a new tool to help patients with anorexia gain weight and control their obsessive thoughts about food.

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    Related Topix: New College of Florida, Ottawa University, Centre College, Life, Food, Nutrition, Medicine, Health, Eastern College

  10. Medication Reduces Violence in Some SchizophrenicsRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 3 | Mental Help Net

    Taking prescription medications can help reduce violent behavior in some schizophrenia patients, Duke researchers report.

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    Related Topix: Duke University, Medicine, Zyprexa, Zydis, Olanzapine (generic), Geodon, Ziprasidone (generic), Health, The College of Wooster

  11. Brain Activity May Predict Schizophrenia BehaviorRead the original story

    Jun 18, 2008 | Mental Help Net

    ... activity of 15 healthy volunteers before and after they were given ketamine, a psychosis drug that mimics schizophrenia symptoms. Increased brain activity during some tasks in the normal state predicted behaviors after the participants were given ...

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    Related Topix: Cambridge College , Medicine, Health, The College of New Jersey, The College of Wooster, The College of Idaho, The University of Findlay

  12. Neuroscience: Predicting Psychosis

    Friday Jul 11 | Complexity digest 2005.35

    Scientists have found a way of predicting how an individual will respond to the party drug ketamine — and it might help us understand why symptoms of schizophrenia vary so much between individuals.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

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    Friday Jul 11 | Health

    ... necessary) if you're taking a blood-pressure drug. Antipsychotic drugs Some antipsychotic drugs used to treat schizophrenia , the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder , and a growing list of other conditions may also raise your risk of diabetes, says ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Rush University, University of Nebraska System, Chicago (University of Illinois System), University of Illinois System, Medical Center (University of Nebraska System), Diabetes

  14. Teen Pot Use Linked to Schizophrenia: StudyRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | Magic 107.1

    Alterations in a molecular brain pathway activated by marijuana may contribute to the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, U.S. researchers said.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  15. Study treats anorexia with anti-psychotic drugRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 10 | C-Health

    ... Weight gain is one of the documented side effects of the olanzapine medication, normally prescribed to treat schizophrenia and manic depression. Another side effect that proved useful in the study is the medication's calming effect. "We found the ...

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    Related Topix: Zyprexa, Zydis, Olanzapine (generic), Medicine, Medication, Health

  16. Ottawa study treats anorexia with anti-psychotic drugRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 10 | Canoe

    ... Weight gain is one of the documented side effects of the olanzapine medication, normally prescribed to treat schizophrenia and manic depression. Another side effect that proved useful in the study is the medication's calming effect. "We found the ...

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    Related Topix: Zyprexa, Zydis, Olanzapine (generic), Medicine, Medication, Health

  17. THV Extra: Healing Minds, Recovering Lives

    Wednesday Jul 9 | KTHV-TV

    ... attacks. I kept thinking, 'Is something wrong with me?'" says Sharla. At 19, doctors diagnosed her with schizophrenia. Sharla says, "It scared me to death to think that I may be mentally ill." She recovered and went back to school. She graduated ...

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  18. Schizophrenia Linked to Dysfunction in Molecular Brain Pathway Activated by MarijuanaRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | WebWire

    ... - Alterations in a molecular brain pathway activated by marijuana may contribute to the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Expression of ...

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    Related Topix: Drugs, Medicine, Health

  19. Marijuana May Trigger SchizophreniaRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 8 | Psych Central News

    A new report finds alterations in a molecular brain pathway activated by marijuana may contribute to the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia.

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    Related Topix: Drugs, Medicine, Health

  20. Schizophrenia Drug Study

    Monday Jul 7 | Hartford Courant

    - The Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking people interested in participating in a schizophrenia drug study. The 35-week study will examine the effectiveness of the drug AVE1625 in improving memory, concentration and planning ability. The study ... 2 comments

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