Maternal Infection During Pregnancy: Increased Risk of Psychosis in Offspring
December 10th 2019Maternal viral infection during pregnancy is a risk factor for schizophrenia. But there has been relatively less research on the association between maternal bacterial infection during pregnancy and psychosis risk.
Examining the Link Between the Immune System and Schizophrenia
September 13th 2019As research continues to point to a connection between the immune system and schizophrenia, a study of innate immunity in patients with first episode psychosis and schizophrenia provides further insights into the potential mechanisms of this link.
Treatment for Antipsychotic-Induced Tardive Dyskinesia: New Insights
November 5th 2018Tardive dyskinesia, an involuntary athetoid or choreiform movements, generally of the tongue, lower face and jaw, and extremities, is highly prevalent in patients with schizophrenia after long-term antipsychotic use. What about clozapine for TD?