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A study found patients with schizophrenia exhibiting violence, vs. those who don’t, have less gray matter volume in the frontal lobe and greater thyroid-stimulating hormone levels.

Chelsie Derman is an associate editor for HCPLive who covers allergy and psychiatry. She joined MJH Life Sciences in September 2023 after graduating from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and professional writing. In her free time, she enjoys creative writing and reading.
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A study found patients with schizophrenia exhibiting violence, vs. those who don’t, have less gray matter volume in the frontal lobe and greater thyroid-stimulating hormone levels.

A new study supports mindfulness-based interventions as a complementary treatment for patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

A study demonstrates many people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia do not comply with nutritional recommendations, which can contribute to increased mortality risk.

A study showed high-dose antipsychotics and benzodiazepines were linked to an increased mortality risk for those with schizophrenia. High-dose antidepressants lowered the risk.

A recent study suggests ketamine can significantly improve symptoms of PTSD and OCD—but this is based on a review of an insufficient number of randomized controlled trials.

A study identified homelessness and minority status as factors that impact clozapine prescription patterns.

Following the publication of the new RLS recommendations, HCPLive spoke with John Winkelman, MD, PhD, chair of the AASM committee that revised the guidelines.

HCPLive spoke with Kastl at NASPGHAN about the team’s study on the immune response to the COVID-19 vaccination among children with IBD.

At NASPGHAN, HCPLive spoke to Hamant about her team’s study that showed their algorithm was linked to increased VTE Prophylaxis among Pediatric IBD.

Bifidobacterium longum 35624TM reduces IBS symptom severity in children and adolescents, according to a study presented at NASPGHAN 2024.

At NASPGHAN 2024, HCPLive spoke with Duncan about how treating infants who appear to have reflux may actually result in greater repeat hospital visits.

GERD diagnoses in BRUE infants were linked to frequent acid suppression use and repeat hospital visits, according to a study presented at NASPGHAN 2024.

HCPLive spoke with Lat at NASPGHAN 2024 about how for communities with high H. pylori prevalence, it is best to test for H. pylori before a colonoscopy.

At NASPGHAN 2024, Okuno shared findings on reduced parental stress after children’s tube weaning, emphasizing the potential for new outpatient weaning protocols.

HCPLive spoke with Okuno at NASPGHAN 2024 about a study examining changes in parent stress levels and mental health symptoms after a child completes weaning off tube feeding.

At NASPGHAN, HCPLive spoke with Margolis about her team’s study on the link between maternal SSRI exposure and an infant’s development of gut-brain interaction disorders.

A study found a 3.5-fold increased schizophrenia risk in those with hallucinogen-related emergency department visits.

A study presented at NASPGHAN 2024 reveals rising incidence rates and improved survival outcomes of Biliary Atresia in the US.

Maternal SSRI use was linked to a higher risk of constipation in infants, while untreated maternal depression was tied to colic. Margolis discussed these findings at NASPGHAN.

Silberg urges wider physician education on celiac screening, stressing that guidelines must reach primary care to address disparities and misconceptions.

A study presented at NASPGHAN 2024 found only 10% of eligible kids were screened for celiac disease. Debra Silberg, MD, PhD, urges unbiased, consistent screening.

Emraclidine fails to significantly reduce schizophrenia symptoms in phase 2 EMPOWER trials, with no statistical difference from placebo on PANSS score.

At NASPGHAN 2024, Collen told HCPLive the promising early data of advanced combination therapy for pediatric refractory IBD although hurdles exist.

HCPLive spoke to Collen at NASPGHAN 2024 about early research on environmental exposures prevalent in children with Crohn’s Disease.

At NASPGHAN 2024, Sadaka shared results of a study demonstrating the factors associated with a longer hospital stay for children with gastroparesis.

HCPLive spoke to Sadaka at NASPHAN 2024 about the increase in hospital admissions among children with gastroparesis after the COVID-19 pandemic.

At NASPGHAN 2024, HCPLive spoke to Shameem about his study on inpatient outcomes of pediatric patients with IBD and GAD vs patients without GAD.

Although children on baclofen had numerically greater improvements in rumination syndrome symptoms than those on placebo, the group difference was insignificant.

Phase 3 data shows lumateperone 42 mg significantly delayed relapse in patients with schizophrenia vs placebo, with 63% reduced relapse risk and good tolerance.

Teva presents 2 findings at the 2024 psychiatry conference: TEV’749’s effects on social function and quality of life in adults with schizophrenia and risperidone adherence patterns.