Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders
From the Journals
Antipsychotic use in young people tied to 80% increased risk of death
"The elevated risk persisted for unexpected deaths not due to overdose, with a 4.3-fold increased risk of death from cardiovascular or metabolic...
From the Journals
‘Error neuron’ EEG findings could open up future clinical applications
The findings may be applied to conditions in which the important executive function task of error self-monitoring is unbalanced, such as obsessive...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Treating negative symptoms of schizophrenia
Few pharmacologic options, but evidence supports combining psychosocial interventions.
From the Editor
The daunting challenge of schizophrenia: Hundreds of biotypes and dozens of theories
The heterogeneity of this complex brain syndrome represents a formidable challenge.
Commentary
Why is loxapine overlooked, underprescribed for psychosis?
Dr. Carl C. Bell says Dr. William Glazer was right to suggest that loxapine might act as an atypical antipsychotic agent – without the side...
Out Of The Pipeline
Risperidone extended-release injectable suspension
RBP-7000 (Perseris) is the second long-acting injectable form of risperidone
approved in the United States.
Conference Coverage
Delusional infestation: not so rare
PARIS – Mayo Clinic study shows prevalence climbs sharply with advancing age.
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Catatonia: Recognition, management, and prevention of complications
Catatonia is associated with multiple medical complications that can result in death if unrecognized or unmanaged.
From the Journals
Schizophrenia patients not getting secondary cardiovascular prevention
The study authors called for patients with schizophrenia to be followed up during treatment and for an increase in treatment intensity after...
Out Of The Pipeline
Aripiprazole lauroxil nanocrystal suspension
New long-acting injectable formulation simplifies the initiation regimen.
Curbside Consult
Chinese American man with high risk of psychosis
The patient intermittently hears voices of strangers in the background and is more depressed – with frequent crying episodes.