8 Considerations in the Differential Diagnosis of Posttraumatic Psychosis
February 14th 2020Following TBI, cognitive deficits, comorbid medical and neurological problems, as well as complex pharmacotherapeutic needs and sensitivities frequently complicate evaluation and treatment of psychosis in this population.
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The Opening of the Maudsley Hospital: January 31, 1923
January 29th 2020In the early years, treatment was largely restricted to restraint and sedation with great emphasis placed on fresh air for prevention of mental illness. Later, the aim of treatment was to prevent transfer of patients to country asylums.
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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.
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Year in Review: 2019 Special Reports in Psychiatry
December 2nd 2019As varied as the field of psychiatry itself, our Special Report collections covered issues such as eating disorders, traumatic brain injury, practice management, schizophrenia and depression, complex medical comorbidities, and more. Here's a sampling.
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Brain Glucose, Insulin Resistance, and Memory in Schizophrenia
October 8th 2019Memory impairments have been shown to compromise quality of life in patients with schizophrenia. Findings from a recent study show that insulin resistance may be an underlying cause of memory loss in this population.
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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.
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