Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders
From the Journals
Anticholinergic drugs linked to dementia in older populations
“Associations were stronger in [dementia] cases diagnosed before the age of 80 years,” the researchers noted.
Shrink Rap News
What makes a mass murderer?
Dr. Dinah Miller said what stood out for her about the Aurora shooter was that the young man talked about thoughts of killing people.
Commentary
Were the voices really tied to voodoo?
Dr. Carl C. Bell describes the steps he took to end a patient’s psychotic symptoms.
Conference Coverage
Consider patients’ perceptions of tardive dyskinesia
SAN FRANCISCO – You really need to ask the patient a lot of questions – and the family and the caregivers – about how much tardive dyskinesia...
Cases That Test Your Skills
Between a rock and a hard place
While hospitalized for cardiogenic shock, Mr. B, age 75, alternates between appearing delirious and catatonic. Until now, his schizophrenia had...
Conference Coverage
Music shows promise for inpatient agitation
SAN FRANCISCO – Preliminary reports suggest that listening to music on headphones calms agitated patients, but more work needed.
Conference Coverage
More data point to potency of genes in development of psychosis
ORLANDO – A genetic profile that’s considered risky for psychosis matters more for patients who come from an environmental background that is...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Cannabidiol (CBD) for schizophrenia: Promise or pipe dream?
The evidence is mixed, and the benefits are uncertain.
Conference Coverage
Early childhood infections tied to psychosis risk
ORLANDO – Researchers examining data from 647,000 people in Sweden found that infections before the age of 4 are linked to the risk of...
Conference Coverage
‘Exergaming’ boosts motivation in schizophrenia patients
ORLANDO – Using games to promote exercise seems to boost the motivation of schizophrenia patients to engage in physical activity and help with...
Commentary
Make your evaluations and progress notes sing
Dr. Carl Bell says using language this is descriptive – and precise – can “turn the drudgery of charting into some fun.”