Mental health
New research has shed light on the critical role of striatal subregions in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia, with promising implications for treatment and symptom improvement. A study conducted by researchers at the Fourth Military Medical University in Xi'an, People's Republic of China, used diffusion tensor imaging
Mental health
Scientists have long been baffled by the complexities of schizophrenia, a mental disorder with a polygenic origin. To better understand its mechanisms, researchers have been investigating the effects of ketamine on both healthy individuals and rodent models, focusing on deviance detection through mismatch negativity (MMN) in EEG. Their findings suggest
Hallucinations
Research conducted at the University of Groningen has shed new light on the developmental origins of hallucinations in psychiatric disorders, particularly in schizophrenia. According to the study, hallucinations vary in their clinical significance depending on the age at which they occur in an individual's lifetime. The research identifies
Schizophrenia
A study led by psychologists from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has provided the strongest evidence yet that auditory verbal hallucinations, or hearing voices, in schizophrenia may stem from a disruption in the brain's ability to recognize its own inner voice. This groundbreaking research, published in
Schizophrenia
Research conducted at the University of Heidelberg has shed light on the complex relationship between early-life emotional adversity and psychosocial functioning in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. The study highlights the need to consider emotional trauma histories when investigating functional outcomes in patients with schizophrenia. The findings indicate that early-life
Mental health
Researchers at Volgograd State Medical University have made a significant breakthrough in the treatment of schizophrenia, focusing on the cognitive symptoms that current antipsychotics fail to manage effectively. The study, published in Research Results in Pharmacology, explores the potential of a new compound, RU-31, which selectively targets the 5-HT2A receptor,
Schizophrenia
Serious mental illnesses (SMI), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, take a significant toll on individuals, their friends and family, and society as a whole. A major unmet need in mental healthcare is predicting when intensive intervention is needed in individual cases. The Albert Einstein College of
Schizophrenia
Research has identified new findings on the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on electroencephalographic (EEG) variables in schizophrenia. A systematic scoping review compiled data from 25 papers, which collectively reported 42 occurrences of EEG changes induced by tDCS. The majority of papers applied 20 minutes of 2 mA
Schizophrenia
Researchers at State University of New York (SUNY) Binghamton have conducted a study on the associations between well-established schizotypy indicators and self-reported time experience in individuals with schizophrenia. The findings reveal that schizotypal dimensions, particularly positive and disorganized symptomology, are linked to extreme reports of time experienced as sped up
Schizophrenia
According to research from the University Medical School, treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) affects up to one in three individuals with schizophrenia, associated with significant clinical, social, and economic burdens. A new report aims to outline current knowledge on the molecular and cellular basis of TRS, shifting the traditional dopamine hypothesis toward
Schizophrenia
In the tumultuous world of 1970s and 1980s Bollywood, actress Parveen Babi rose to fame with her stunning beauty and captivating performances. However, behind her glamorous facade, she silently struggled with schizophrenia, a severe mental health disorder. Her story, shared by her friend Pooja Bedi, serves as a poignant reminder
Schizophrenia
According to a recent report, the global burden of schizophrenia is expected to increase by 2030, with China experiencing a particularly sharp rise. The study, conducted by researchers at the Hubei University of Medicine, analyzed data from the 2021 Global Burden of Disease Study to estimate the incidence, prevalence, and
