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Collaborations yield new discoveries in psychiatric genetics
Two New Jersey research teams are reporting discoveries about the biological nature of psychiatric disorders that may bring them closer to the ultimate goal of finding cures for complex diseases, such as autism and schizophrenia. view more (2005-10-07)
Weight gain induced by antipsychotic drugs can be avoided
A research team from Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine and Robert-Giffard Hospital has demonstrated that weight gain induced by the use of antipsychotic drugs-which in extreme cases can be as high as 30 kilos in only one month-can be avoided through a specially designed weight control program. view more (2008-01-17)
Psychiatrists shift away from providing psychotherapy
A declining number of office-based psychiatrists appear to be providing psychotherapy to their patients, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2008-08-05)
MU Researcher Identifies Possible Genetic Causes of Borderline Personality Disorder
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, borderline personality disorder (BPD) is more common than schizophrenia or bipolar disorder and is estimated to affect 2 percent of the population. view more (2008-12-17)
Autism Speaks' genetic resource exchange, tissue program support findings published in Nature
Autism Speaks' Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) and the Autism Tissue Program (ATP) continue to play an integral role in continuing genetic research and new findings in the complex autism inheritance and causation puzzle. view more (2009-10-08)
First-time mothers at increased risk for postpartum mental disorders
New mothers are at an increased risk for mental disorders such as schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder in the 3 months following the birth of their first child, according to a study in the December 6 issue of JAMA. The study also found that first-time fathers do not have an increased risk for mental disorders. view more (2006-12-06)
Immaturity of the brain may cause schizophrenia
The underdevelopment of a specific region in the brain may lead to schizophrenia in individuals. According to research published today in BioMed Central's open access journal Molecular Brain, dentate gyrus, which is located in the hippocampus in the brain and thought to be responsible for working memory and mood regulation, remained immature in an... view more... (2008-09-11)
Sudden death of a parent may pose mental health risks for children, surviving caregivers
Children who had a parent who died suddenly have three times the risk of depression than those with two living parents, along with an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). view more (2008-05-06)
Mouse model of osteoarthritis and more: Press release for PLoS Biology
Mouse model of osteoarthritis view more (2004-10-12)
Psychiatric illnesses are common in children with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes
As many as one in five children with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes may also have a neuropsychiatric disorder, according to a new study. The illnesses include depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, developmental delay, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The research suggests that children with a neuropsychiatric disease... view more... (2005-06-20)
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