News related to Zyprexa (Olanzapine) and/or conditions it is approved for
Zyprexa in schizophrenia shown to prevent brain loss
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry
Zyprexa (olanzapine) was found to decrease brain loss in schizophrenia patients according to the Archives of General Psychiatry.
Teens At Risk For Psychosis The Focus Of Pivotal Emory Study
Source: Schizophrenia News From Medical News Today [2008.11.12]
Emory University in Atlanta is playing a key role in the largest, most comprehensive study ever funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) of adolescents and young adults at risk for developing a psychotic disorder. The five-year, $25-million study joins the resources of Emory and seven other major research universities, with the goal of identifying more precise predictors for psychosis, and a better understanding of the neural mechanisms involved.
Psychosis Rates Higher In Immigrant Groups In London
Source: Schizophrenia News From Medical News Today [2008.11.06]
Psychosis Rates Higher In Immigrant Groups In LondonA higher risk of psychosis is found in first and second generation immigrants to the United Kingdom, in comparison to white British people, according to a report released on November 3, 2008 in Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Rates Of Psychosis Higher Among Minority Groups In Britain
Source: Schizophrenia News From Medical News Today [2008.11.04]
Both first- and second-generation immigrants to the United Kingdom appear to have a higher risk of psychoses than white British individuals, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
At Least 20% Of Psychosis Patients Make Suicide Attempt During Their Lifetime
Source: Schizophrenia News From Medical News Today [2008.10.30]
Patients suffering from psychosis are at elevated risk of suicide, with at least 20% of making a suicide attempt in their lifetime. Factors associated with suicidality in early psychosis include depression, hopelessness and negative psychotic symptoms. In this study, researchers examined the rates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in all patients diagnosed with first episode psychosis in a defined catchment area over a 2-year period.
Measurement And Reporting Of Duration Of Untreated Psychosis
Source: Schizophrenia News From Medical News Today [2008.10.30]
This study investigates the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) in relation to demographic, illness and methodological factors using a systematic review of published studies of DUP and available DUP distributions. The results showed that DUP is shorter in samples that include patients with affective-psychosses, and longer in samples with a greater proportion of patients with schizophrenia.
ICU Psychosis
Source: MedicineNet Biorhythms Specialty [2007.05.31]
Title: ICU Psychosis
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/10/1998 9:43:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/31/2007
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