Articles tagged with Hallucinations
Researchers identified risk factors for hallucinations, sleepiness and swelling in people with early Parkinson's disease, including being male, having multiple health problems and taking certain medications. The study found nearly half of participants developed swelling within four years of treatment.
A study of 103,344 nursing home residents found that symptoms of depression, delusions, and constipation are linked to physical aggression. The research also showed that verbal aggression is associated with these factors, highlighting the importance of addressing these conditions to reduce violence in care facilities.
A study by UCL scientists found that people's brains struggle to distinguish between real and imagined events, leading to hallucinations in schizophrenia. The researchers used fMRI scans to observe brain activity while participants remembered whether words had been seen or imagined.
A study of nearly 6,000 dementia patients and their caregivers found that younger, less educated, and more depressed caregivers were associated with higher levels of behavioral symptoms. Understanding the link between caregiver characteristics and patient behaviors may lead to more effective treatment options.
Researchers at Yale are expanding a study using magnetic stimulation to treat schizophrenia, including a new trial with 90 patients. The treatment involves TMS, which modestly reduces the capacity of neurons to activate each other and may curb hallucinations.
A new virtual reality device re-creates hallucinations associated with schizophrenia, helping patients better understand their condition and adhere to medication. The technology also offers healthcare professionals a tool to assess treatment effectiveness, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
A study by American Academy of Neurology found that rivastigmine significantly reduced hallucinations and improved cognitive abilities in Parkinson's patients. The medication also showed benefits in reaction times, attention, and caregiver distress.
A study by Emory University researchers found that the atypical antipsychotics quetiapine and clozapine reduced hallucinations in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease. The medication group also showed a lower risk of nursing home placement, suggesting long-term benefits.
A study of 103 psychiatric patients found that those experiencing command hallucinations are more than twice as likely to be violent. The analysis controlled for other risk factors, suggesting the importance of assessing command hallucinations when evaluating violence risk.
The virtual reality experience, Paved with Fear, simulates daily activities for psychiatrists to grasp the impact of auditory and visual hallucinations. Developed in collaboration with patients, this innovative technology provides a unique understanding of the condition, ultimately enhancing treatment effectiveness.
Researchers have connected lesions on the dorsal pons with multiple cases of musical hallucinations, a rare disorder where patients hear music in their mind. The study describes a quick onset of hallucinations without long-term hearing loss and sheds light on the condition's causes.
Researchers investigated whether a specific serotonin transporter gene polymorphism is associated with psychosis and hallucinations in schizophrenia. Patients with the ll genotype had significantly higher ratings for psychosis and increased intensity of hallucinations compared to those with other genotypes.