Early predictors for late hospitalizations up to 14 years after first episode psychosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00127-020-01991-w
Abstract: New hospitalizations after first episode psychosis (FEP) may be viewed as an indicator of instability in a psychotic disorder. In the current study we wanted to analyse long term risk for psychosis hospitalizations after FEP.… read more here.
Keywords: first episode; new hospitalizations; psychosis; episode psychosis ... See more keywords
Association Between Antipsychotic Medication Use and Diabetes
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DOI: 10.1007/s11892-019-1220-8
Abstract: The prevalence of diabetes is 2–3-fold higher in people with severe mental illness than the general population. There are concerns that antipsychotics increase the risk of diabetes. This review will examine the latest epidemiological studies… read more here.
Keywords: association antipsychotic; association; medication use; risk diabetes ... See more keywords
Decrease in antipsychotic and other psychotropic medication during 30 months of lifestyle intervention among outpatients with schizophrenia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.02.373
Abstract: Introduction Patients with schizophrenia have 3-fold higher mortality from lifestyle diseases, and a long-lasting exposure to antipsychotic medication may contribute to the development of somatic illnesses. Region of Central Jutland was inspired by European initiatives… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; lifestyle intervention; intervention program; medication ... See more keywords
A customized adherence enhancement program combined with long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication (CAE-L) for poorly adherent patients with chronic psychotic disorder in Tanzania: A pilot study methodological report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01763
Abstract: Chronic psychotic disorders (CPDs) occur worldwide and cause significant burden including reduced quality of life and functional impairment. Care for CPD includes psychosocial and pharmacologic interventions (i.e. antipsychotic drugs) and ongoing health monitoring. This is… read more here.
Keywords: customized adherence; chronic psychotic; long acting; adherence enhancement ... See more keywords
What side effects are problematic for patients prescribed antipsychotic medication? The Maudsley Side Effects (MSE) measure for antipsychotic medication
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DOI: 10.1017/s0033291717000903
Abstract: Background Capturing service users’ perspectives can highlight additional and different concerns to those of clinicians, but there are no up to date, self-report psychometrically sound measures of side effects of antipsychotic medications. Aim To develop… read more here.
Keywords: maudsley side; measure; side; antipsychotic medication ... See more keywords
Cognitive functioning following discontinuation of antipsychotic medication. A naturalistic sub-group analysis from the OPUS II trial
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DOI: 10.1017/s0033291718001836
Abstract: Abstract Background The effect of antipsychotics medication on cognitive functioning in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia is poorly understood. Some studies of second generation antipsychotics indicated that they improved cognitive functioning while other studies have found… read more here.
Keywords: medication; discontinuation; antipsychotic medication; cognitive functioning ... See more keywords
The Physical Health of Individuals Receiving Antipsychotic Medication: A Qualitative Inquiry on Experiences and Needs
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DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2017.1386744
Abstract: ABSTRACT Individuals with a mental illness are reported to have a reduced life expectancy and a greater risk of being affected by preventable physical illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. This inquiry… read more here.
Keywords: physical health; health; mental health; antipsychotic medication ... See more keywords
Multiple Antipsychotic Medication Use in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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DOI: 10.1089/cap.2015.0123
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to explore the use of multiple antipsychotic medications in patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by reviewing the longitudinal medication management of 1100 patients consecutively treated for behavioral… read more here.
Keywords: multiple antipsychotic; autism spectrum; disorder; antipsychotic medications ... See more keywords
M157. A MULTICENTRE STUDY OF 1H-MRS BRAIN GLUTAMATE LEVELS IN SCHIZOPHRENIA; INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION, SYMPTOM SEVERITY AND AGE
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DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbaa030.469
Abstract: Abstract Background Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (1H-MRS) studies indicate that altered brain glutamate signalling contributes to the pathophysiology of schizophrenia and treatment response. However it is unclear whether clinical and demographic factors affect glutamate levels… read more here.
Keywords: age; symptom severity; glutamate; antipsychotic medication ... See more keywords
Spatiotemporal Alterations in Working Memory-Related Beta Band Neuromagnetic Activity of Patients With Schizophrenia On and Off Antipsychotic Medication: Investigation With MEG.
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DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbac178
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS We used the uniquely high combined spatial and temporal resolution of magnetoencephalography to characterize working memory (WM)-related modulation of beta band activity in neuroleptic-free patients with schizophrenia in comparison to a large… read more here.
Keywords: medication; time; antipsychotic medication; beta band ... See more keywords
Dopamine D2 up-regulation in psychosis patients after antipsychotic drug treatment.
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DOI: 10.1097/yco.0000000000000598
Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW Recently, it has been questioned whether the re-emergence of psychotic symptoms following antipsychotic discontinuation or dose reduction is attributable to underlying psychotic vulnerability or to rebound effects of chronic use of antipsychotic… read more here.
Keywords: regulation psychosis; antipsychotic medication; dopamine; treatment ... See more keywords