Ultrasound reveals thickening of neck artery is evident in young patients with early psychosis
New research presented at this week’s International Early Psychosis Association (IEPA) meeting in Milan, Italy (October 20-22), shows that young people diagnosed with early onset psychosis (EOP) and…
Low vitamin D levels associated with increased negative and depressive symptoms in psychotic disorders
New research presented at this year’s International Early Psychosis Association (IEPA) meeting in Milan, Italy (20-22 October) shows that low vitamin D status is associated with increased negative…
Studies suggest inflammatory cytokines are associated with depression and psychosis, and that anti-cytokine treatment can reduce depression symptoms
Studies presented at this year’s International Early Psychosis Association (IEPA) meeting in Milan, Italy (20-22 October) suggest that increased levels of inflammatory cytokines are associated with increased rates…
Abuse of alcohol and/or illicit drugs is associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia in later life
New research published at this year’s International Early Psychosis Association (IEPA) meeting in Milan, Italy (October 20-22), shows that alcohol, cannabis and other illicit drugs can greatly increase…
Understanding Why Potentially Inappropriate Medications Are Continued at the End of Life
A recent interview study has uncovered factors that may contribute to the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) at the end of life.