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Diagnosing and Treating Schizophrenia
AMA Virtual Mentor, January 2009

 

Cognitive Rehabilitation in Schizophrenia
Psychiatric Times, March 2011

 

Risk Factors for Suicide in Patients With Schizophrenia
Psychiatric Times, February 2007

 

Cognition in Schizophrenia
Primary Psychiatry, December 2010

 

Effectiveness of Antipsychotic Drugs in Patients With Chronic Schizophrenia
(Report of the CATIE trial)
New England Journal of Medicine, September 2005
 

ClinicalTrials

Depakote ER Plus an Atypical Antipsychotic Vs. an Atypical Antipsychotic Alone in the Treatment of Schizophrenia
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Evaluating a Collaborative Care Model for the Treatment of Schizophrenia (EQUIP)
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Safety Study With Paliperidone ER Extended-Release (ER) Tablets in Geriatric Patients With Schizophrenia
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March 4, 2013
Cognitive Rehabilitation in Real-World Settings Works Best for Schizophrenia
Cognitive remediation is most likely to impact functional outcome when schizophrenia patients are given opportunities to practice cognitive skills in real-world settings. More »
February 25, 2013
Most Antipsychotics (But Not Ziprasidone) Effective for Young Schizophrenia Patients
Both first- and second-generation antipsychotics treat adolescents with early-onset schizophrenia spectrum disorders with equal effectiveness, except ziprasidone, which was not superior to placebo. More »
February 13, 2013
CAINS Can—Study Shows Tool Is Effective in Assessing Negative Symptoms
The Clinical Assessment Interview for Negative Symptoms (CAINS) is an effective tool in measuring negative symptoms in schizophrenia, according to a recent study. More »
February 12, 2013
Understanding the Neurobiological Basis of Drug Abuse: Comorbidity in Schizophrenia
It is clear that the prognosis for schizophrenia is much better when patients achieve drug abstinence, including in the domains of depression, quality of life, and community integration. More »
February 5, 2013
Empirical Information on Schizophrenia Management
A new textbook describes use of multifunctional drugs and new compounds for schizophrenia, and a systematic review gives guidance on acetylcholinesterase inhibitor treatment. More »
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Prevalence and correlates of psychiatric disorders among residents of a juvenile Remand Home in Nigeria: implications for mental health service planning.
pubmed.gov - 1/10/13
Relationship between GSTM1 and GSTT1 polymorphisms and schizophrenia: a case-control study in a Tunisian population.
pubmed.gov - 1/9/13
Altered functional and structural connectivity in a schizophrenia patient with complete agenesis of the corpus callosum.
pubmed.gov - 12/31/12
The potential of nicotinic enhancement of cognitive remediation training in schizophrenia.
pubmed.gov - 12/31/12
Genetic correlate of cognitive training response in schizophrenia.
pubmed.gov - 12/31/12
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FromPhysiciansPractice

Primary Care Can't Thrive Without Nurse Practitioners
Courtney H. Lyder, ND,  May 17, 2013
With a projected shortfall of primary-care physicians, it's time for alternate solutions to patient care. Nurse practitioners are one logical remedy.
VWhat Physicians Can Learn from the Allscripts EHR Lawsuit
Marisa Torrieri,  May 16, 2013
Lawsuit prompts question: What should physicians do to ensure they end up with a great EHR instead of buyer’s remorse?
Eight Ways ICD-9 Will Still Matter to Medical Practices
Brenda Edwards, CPC,  May 15, 2013
What should your medical practice do with your ICD-9-CM book after October 1, 2014? Keep it.
Seven Ways Technology Can Speed Up Patient Collections
Cheyenne Brinson,  May 15, 2013
Failing to adopt widely available billing and collections technology can cost medical practices big. Here's how to do it right.
Four Reasons Private Medical Practice is Becoming Extinct
Carol Stryker,  May 15, 2013
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for private medical practices to thrive. Here’s what’s driving the trend toward consolidation.
 

 

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