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·August 26, 2020·3 min read

Individuals With High Level of Schizotypal Traits Exhibit Altered Brain Structural and Functional Connectivity

People with schizotypal traits exhibited increased structural connectivity probability within the task control network and default mode network. They also had increased variability and decreased stability of functional connectivity within the DMN and between the auditory and subcortical networks.

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·August 26, 2020·5 min read

Blood Test Could Predict Who Is Likely to Develop Psychotic Disorders

A new blood test could help doctors monitor those who are at risk of developing psychiatric disorders. The test looks for specific protein biomarkers in blood samples of those with risk factors for psychiatric illnesses and can help to predict who is most likely to develop psychosis in the future.

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·August 25, 2020·5 min read

One Step Closer to Earlier Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and Psychoses

Genetic risk score for bipolar disorder is associated with an increased risk of developing bipolar symptoms. The genetic risk factor for schizophrenia is linked to an increased risk of those with depression developing psychosis.

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·August 17, 2020·6 min read

Computer IDs Differences in Brains of Patients With Schizophrenia or Autism

Using data from MRI brain scan images, machine learning was 85% accurate at providing a diagnosis of psychiatric disorders that matched psychiatrists' assessments. The algorithm could also distinguish between patients with ASD, schizophrenia, risk factors for psychosis, and those with no history of mental health problems.

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·August 17, 2020·4 min read

Targeted Treatment for Depression Could Benefit Patients With Psychosis

Depression treatments, including antidepressants, may be effective first-line treatments for psychosis if used in combination with established interventions for the condition.

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·August 11, 2020·4 min read

Cannabidiol Improves Blood Flow to Brain’s Hippocampus

Cannabidiol (CBD) increases cerebral blood flow to areas of the brain associated with memory processing, specifically the hippocampus. The findings identify a potential mechanism for the use of CBD to treat disorders associated with altered memory processing, including Alzheimer's disease, PTSD, and schizophrenia.

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·August 5, 2020·4 min read

Allelic Imbalance of Chromatin Openness Is Linked to Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Study finds allele-specific open chromatin variants are likely to be linked to several neuropsychiatric traits and illnesses, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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·July 17, 2020·4 min read

Synapse-Saving Proteins Discovered, Opening Possibilities in Alzheimer’s and Schizophrenia

Study identified a new class of proteins that protect synapses from being destroyed. The findings have important implications for both Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia.

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·July 13, 2020·5 min read

Brain ‘Signature’ Could Help to Diagnose Schizophrenia

An EEG study reveals people with schizophrenia and their siblings without the disorder share patterns of brain activity that are different from people with no familial history of schizophrenia. As one sibling didn't suffer from schizophrenia, researchers say the different brain signature could serve as a biomarker for the mental health disorder.

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·July 7, 2020·4 min read

Brain Structural Elements in Psychiatric Disorders

Comparing data from multiple neuroimaging studies, researchers found shared brain structural abnormalities between four psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They also identified brain signatures unique to each condition.

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·July 1, 2020·4 min read

Auditory hallucinations rooted in aberrant brain connectivity

Auditory hallucinations, a common feature of psychosis and schizophrenia, may be the result of increased connectivity between sensory and language processing areas in the brain.

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·June 18, 2020·3 min read

Suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders 170 times higher

Suicide rates for those with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) are 170 times higher than the general population. Suicide risk is predicted by key factors including age, evidence of mood disorders and hospitalization. An increased risk of suicidal behavior in those with SSD occurrs within the first five years following diagnosis.

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