Herpes exposure may complicate schizophrenia
According to findings from a study published in the May issue of Schizophrenia Research, individuals with schizophrenia who’ve had exposure to herpes simplex 1 tested lower on a range of cognitive…
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Postpartum depression in new fathers too?
A study published in the May 19 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that a significant number of new dads develop postpartum depression. According to the…
ReadPatients with bipolar disorder may have increased risk for hypertension
According to findings reported by Dale D’Mello, MD, of Michigan State University, and colleagues, at a meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, patients with bipolar disorder may be at risk…
ReadCombination therapy for anxiety disorders proves highly successful
Using a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and medications proved to be more successful in treating anxiety related disorders, according to a study published in the May 19 issue of the…
ReadPrevalence of Major Depression after Traumatic Brain Injury
Findings from a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found a 53.1% rate of depression one year after experiencing a traumatic brain injury. According to the May…
ReadDoes caffeine help shift workers?
According to findings published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, caffeine may help boost performance in shift workers. Specifically, data from a placebo-controlled clinical study showed that shift workers’…
ReadSchizophrenia responds to non-drug therapy
For individuals with early onset schizophrenia, cognitive enhancement therapy may help to slow gray matter loss, perhaps even grow gray matter. Results from a randomized trail showed that patients with…
ReadIs ADHD linked to slow growth patterns?
Prior studies have shown a connection between medication-treated ADHD in children and slow growth patterns. “Previous studies have demonstrated a relationship between medication treatment for ADHD and short stature with…
ReadMood and Anxiety Disorders an Issue for Older Individuals
The number of individuals with mood disorders reduces with age; however, according to findings from a new study, there are a substantial number of people ages 55 and over for…
ReadDoes prenatal exposure to tobacco lead to an increased risk of psychiatric disorders?
According to findings from a Finnish study, prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke increases the risk of adult psychiatric drug use by 44%. Mikael Ekblad, a doctoral student at Turku University…
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