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Autism, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder May Share Common Underlying Factors, Family Histories Suggest
July 2, 2012 New research points to an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders among individuals whose parents or siblings have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar ... > full storyMore: -
Anti-Psychotic Drug Pushes Cancer Stem Cells Over the Edge
May 24, 2012 An anti-psychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia appears to get rid of cancer stem cells by helping them differentiate into less threatening cell types. The discovery comes after researchers ... > full storyMore: -
Key Genes and Prototype Predictive Test for Schizophrenia Identified
May 15, 2012 Medical researchers have identified and prioritized a comprehensive group of genes most associated with schizophrenia that together can generate a score indicating whether an individual is at higher ... > full story -
Maternal Gluten Sensitivity Linked to Schizophrenia Risk in Children
May 11, 2012 Babies born to women with sensitivity to gluten appear to be at increased risk of developing schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders later in life, according to new findings from Karolinska ... > full story -
Glial Cells Supply Nerve Fibres With Energy-Rich Metabolic Products
May 10, 2012 Around 100 billion neurons in the human brain enable us to think, feel and act. They transmit electrical impulses to remote parts of the brain and body via long nerve fibres known as axons. This ... > full story -
'Music of the Hemispheres' Sheds New Light on Schizophrenia
May 9, 2012 Researchers suggest that careful analyses of the electrical signals of brain activity, measured using electroencephalography (EEG), may reveal important harmonic relationships in the electrical ... > full story -
How Cannabis Use During Adolescence Affects Brain Regions Associated With Schizophrenia
May 8, 2012 New research has shown physical changes to exist in specific brain areas implicated in schizophrenia following the use of cannabis during adolescence. The research has shown how cannabis use during ... > full story -
Fewer Suicides After Antidepressive Treatment for Schizophrenia
May 8, 2012 Antidepressive drugs reduce the mortality rate of schizophrenic patients, while treatment with bensodiazepines greatly increases it, especially as regards suicide. Giving several antipsychotics ... > full story -
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Psychiatric Medications' Effect on Brain Structure Varies
May 8, 2012 It is increasingly recognized that chronic psychotropic drug treatment may lead to structural remodeling of the brain. Indeed, clinical studies in humans present an intriguing picture: ... > full story -
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Gene That Leads to Severe Weight Gain With Antipsychotic Treatment Discovered
May 7, 2012 Antipsychotic medications are increasingly prescribed in the US, but they can cause serious side effects including rapid weight gain, especially in ... > full story
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