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The ventral tegmental area (VTA) in the ventral midbrain is the origin of the dopaminergic neurotransmission pathways. Although GABAA receptors and AKT-GSK3β signaling are involved in the pathophysiology of mental disorders and are modulated by ...
Shiyan Chen+3 more
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Introduction: Neuroinflammation in the central nervous system, particularly the prefrontal cortex (PFC), plays a role in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia, which has been found to be associated with maternal immune activation (MIA).
Yueqing Su+9 more
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Antipsychotics are effective in preventing relapses of schizophrenia, but it is generally believed that their long‐term use is harmful for patients’ physical well‐being. However, there are no long‐term studies which have verified this view.
H. Taipale+5 more
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Background: The prevalence of obesity and metabolic abnormalities is increased patients with mental disorders receiving psychopharmacotherapy, which significantly impairs their treatment adherence.Aims: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of metformin in
O. A. Yunilaynen+4 more
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Dreams, Sleep, and Psychotropic Drugs
Over the past 60 years, the impact of psychotropic drugs on dream recall and content has been scarcely explored. A review of the few existing experimental results on the topic leads us to the following conclusions.
Alain Nicolas, Perrine M. Ruby
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Acute olanzapine toxicity in a toddler
Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication, which is approved for treatment of psychiatric illnesses among various age groups of psychiatric patients. Accidental consumption of olanzapine is uncommon among the paediatric age group.
Hemendra Singh+3 more
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Risperidone response in patients with schizophrenia drives DNA methylation changes in immune and neuronal systems [PDF]
Background: The choice of efficient antipsychotic therapy for schizophrenia relies on a time-consuming trial-and-error approach, whereas the social and economic burdens of the disease call for faster alternatives. Material \& methods: In a search for predictive biomarkers of antipsychotic response, blood methylomes of 28 patients were analyzed before ...
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Real-World Functioning in Patients With Schizophrenia: Beyond Negative and Cognitive Symptoms
Introduction: Interest in the idea of recovery for certain patients with schizophrenia has been growing over the last decade. Improving symptomatology and functioning is crucial for achieving this.
María Paz García-Portilla+39 more
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Effectiveness of antipsychotic drugs in patients with chronic schizophrenia.
BACKGROUND The relative effectiveness of second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs as compared with that of older agents has been incompletely addressed, though newer agents are currently used far more commonly.
J. Lieberman+12 more
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Background Stroke/thromboembolic events, infections, and death are all significantly increased by antipsychotics in dementia but little is known about why they can be harmful. Using a novel application of a drug repurposing paradigm, we aimed to identify
Yasaman Malekizadeh+8 more
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