News tagged with antipsychotic medication
Psychiatrists failing to adequately monitor patients for metabolic side-effects of prescribed drugs
(Medical Xpress) -- New research from the University of Leicester demonstrates that psychiatrists are not offering adequate checks for metabolic complications that are common in patients with mental ill health - especially ...
Aug 10, 2011 |
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Use of antipsychotics for reducing military-related chronic PTSD symptoms does not appear effective
Patients with military-related, chronic posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and symptoms that were not improved with use of an antidepressant medication did not experience a reduction in PTSD symptoms with use of the antipsychotic ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 02, 2011 |
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Parent training key to improved treatment of behavior problems in children with autism
The serious behavior problems that can occur in children with autism and related conditions can be reduced with a treatment plan that includes medication combined with a structured training program for parents, according ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 25, 2009 |
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Parent training complements medication for treating behavioral problems in children with PDD
Treatment that includes medication plus a structured training program for parents reduces serious behavioral problems in children with autism and related conditions, according to a study funded by the National Institute of ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 20, 2009 |
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Early and network-oriented care may help adolescents at risk of developing psychosis
Family and network oriented, stress-reducing care improves level of overall functioning and mental health in adolescents at risk of developing psychosis, suggests a recent Finnish study.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 14, 2009 |
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Antipsychotic drugs double risk of death among Alzheimer's patients
New research into the effects of antipsychotic drugs commonly prescribed to Alzheimer's patients concludes that the medication nearly doubles risk of death over three years. The study, funded by the Alzheimer's Research Trust, ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Jan 09, 2009 |
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