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Philadelphia, August 20, 2024 – According to new research, cognitive impairments in psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are linked to brain network organization. This link between cognition and brain networks is present in individuals considered at-risk for psychotic disorders even prior to their first psychotic break. This groundbreaking study in Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier, suggests an opportunity for early diagnosis and intervention for these treatment-resistant symptoms.

Groundbreaking study shows promise for early detection and intervention in psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia

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Scientists think they may have found locations in the brain where  schizophrenia first emerges, potentially making the neurological disorder's onset easier to diagnose from a standard MRI brain scan.



					
			

Using a novel analytical process known as 'epicenter mapping', an international team of researchers looked for similarities and differences among the brain scans of 1,124 people with schizophrenia and 1,046 healthy controls.
While the data indicated schizophrenia can originate in a variety of areas, abnormalities in two brain structures with established links to language and emotional processing stood out as significant; Broca's area and the frontoinsular cortex.
"This tells us that everyone suffering...

The Starting Point of Schizophrenia May Have Been Found in Brain Scans

The following is a summary of “Impulsivity and inhibitory control in deficit and non-deficit schizophrenia,” published in the June 2024 issue of Psychiatry by Bielecki et al. The relationship between impulsivity and inhibitory control in schizophrenia is subject to conflicting evidence, reflecting ongoing debates and varied findings across...

Understanding Impulsivity and Inhibition Across Schizophrenia Subgroups

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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(Reuters) -Trial results show Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound reduces the risk of hospitalization, death and other outcomes for obese adults with a common type of heart failure, the company said on Thursday as it continues to build a case for the medication's wider health benefits.

Lilly says weight loss drug cuts heart failure risk by 38% in trial

Woman's World

The liver is the largest internal organ in the body, and it’s got major jobs to do. The organ plays crucial roles in body processes such as optimizing metabolism, eliminating toxins, storing nutrients and regulating digestion. The problem? A condition called fatty liver that occurs when fat infiltrates the organ can cause its function to ...

A Top Doctor Reveals What Causes Fatty Liver and Why Menopause May Raise Your Risk

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(Family Features) Snoring throughout the night. Gasping for air suddenly while sleeping. Feeling tired after a night of rest. These aren’t just signs of a poor night’s sleep – they could be symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea is More Than a Snore

Apathy is one of the most telling signs that a partner is emotionally distancing themselves. Emotional distance can be hard to pinpoint. Recognizing signs that your partner is slipping away is the first step in addressing the underlying issues. Relationships are dynamic, evolving entities that require constant attention and care....

When Love Fades: 4 Signs Your Partner Is Slipping Away

Psychiatric disorders are commonly associated with traumatic brain injury. TBI-related depression differs from idiopathic depression in important ways. Commonly used treatment modalities may be less effective in TBI depression. Newer neuromodulation techniques can be effective in TBI depression. The Journey Starts With Me. When my son was 17, he was...

Why This Depression Is Different

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Supplements are often taken to improve health and fill nutritional gaps, but not all are as beneficial as they seem. Some supplements, particularly when taken in excess or without proper guidance, can have unintended negative effects. For example, certain supplements can unknowingly contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular events.

4 Worst Supplements That Could Actually Lead To High Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Events: Licorice Root & More

Scientists in England have developed a new, AI-based language tool that could help diagnose and assess psychiatric conditions including Schizophrenia. The research team from University College London Queen Square Institute for Neurology (UCL) , in partnership with Oxford University aims to understand how the automated analysis of language could help doctors and scientists diagnose and monitor several psychiatric conditions.

AI Language models could help diagnose Schizophrenia

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Medically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyDMedically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyDBipolar disorder and schizophrenia are both mental health conditions that significantly affect a person’s life and relationships. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that causes mood cycles of manic highs, depressive lows, and stable periods. Schizophrenia is a personality disorder that causes a person to lose touch with reality through psychosis, hallucinations, and delusions. Both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia affect how a person feels, acts, and perceives the world. However, treatment options and the overall outlook for each condition differ. Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder vs. Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia share some similar...

What's the Difference Between Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia?

Cigarette smoking is a major and preventable cause of early death. People with psychiatric disorders have higher rates of smoking cigarettes compared to the general population. Cigarette use contributes to accelerated aging and premature death in persons with psychiatric disorders. Mental health professionals can play a major role in assisting...

Psychiatric Disorders and Cigarette Use

FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL: (956) 362-ENDO (3636) Fatty liver, also known as Steatotic Liver Disease, refers to the deposit of fat particles within the liver that in some patients may cause chronic inflammation and if not corrected even lead to liver cirrhosis. It is present in roughly one out of every three individuals and now represents the most common indication for liver transplantation in women and patients over the age of 65, however, often remains undiagnosed. Risk factors for the development of fatty liver are metabolic diseases such as pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension.

FATTY LIVER AND CIRRHOSIS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The following is a summary of “Association of Occupational Dysfunction and Hospital Admissions With Different Polygenic Profiles in Bipolar Disorder,” published in the June 2024 issue of Psychiatry by Jonsson et al. People with bipolar disorder need hospital care for severe mood episodes, while others face long-term work...

Distinct Polygenic Profiles Link Bipolar Disorder Severity and Occupational Dysfunction

Antipsychotics are medications used to manage and treat symptoms of psychiatric disorders. There are two main categories of antipsychotics: typical and atypical. Typical antipsychotics have been around longer and are known as first-generation antipsychotics. Atypical antipsychotics are a newer class, known as second-generation antipsychotics. While typical and atypical antipsychotics are...

Typical vs. Atypical Antipsychotics: What’s the Difference?

Forgiveness requires memory, not its absence. There is no reset button or wiping the slate clean in relationships. Memory strengthens relationships; it doesn't undermine them. The often-cited phrase “forgive and forget” is both common and problematic. It’s frequently used to persuade or pressure people into forgiving those who have wronged them.

There’s No Such Thing as “Forgive and Forget”

As I recover from my recent surgery, I continue to experience periodic pain in my abdomen where the surgical incisions were made. The pain is not coming from the incisions, but seems to be coming from deep within my belly. Less than a week after the surgery, I was doing well, managing my post-op pain only with Tylenol, when the pain suddenly became intolerable, and I went to the emergency room. They did a CT scan of my stomach and couldn’t find anything. I saw the surgeon a couple of days later and he also had no explanation. The pain has decreased some and I manage it with Toradol which doesn’t make me drowsy. I wonder how long it’s going to last, and if it is me somatizing—or if the doctors somehow missing something?

Borderline Personality Disorder and the Pain Paradox

Although the overall use of benzodiazepines does not appear to increase the risk of dementia, long-term use is associated with a reduction in the volume of critical brain areas, such as the hippocampus and the amygdala, according to new research published in BMC Medicine. This finding supports current medical guidelines that caution against prolonged benzodiazepine use.

Long-term benzodiazepine use linked to shrinkage in two brain regions

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Can a Ketogenic Diet Help People With Schizophrenia?

Some mental illness recovery advocates have credited dietary interventions with improvement. Dietary interventions are known to treat a range of physical conditions, but they can also...

Can a Ketogenic Diet Help People With Schizophrenia?

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