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03/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Machine learning models used routine clinical data from electronic health records to predict progression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder within 5 years for patients with pre-existing mental illness, according to a study published in...
Machine learning models used routine clinical data from electronic health records to predict progression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder within 5 years for patients with pre-existing mental illness, according to a study published in...
Machine learning models used...
03/12/2025
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News
02/25/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Screening revealed distinct symptoms of mania in more than a quarter of stable outpatients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD), according to a study published in Brain Medicine.
Screening revealed distinct symptoms of mania in more than a quarter of stable outpatients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD), according to a study published in Brain Medicine.
Screening revealed distinct...
02/25/2025
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02/03/2025
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02/03/2025
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01/23/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A Phase II clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of iclepertin (BI 425809), a glycine transporter-1 inhibitor, in treating cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia (CIAS) showed no significant differences in cognitive outcomes...
A Phase II clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of iclepertin (BI 425809), a glycine transporter-1 inhibitor, in treating cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia (CIAS) showed no significant differences in cognitive outcomes...
A Phase II clinical trial...
01/23/2025
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News
01/08/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A recent meta-analysis questions the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for improving cognitive impairments in individuals with schizophrenia after finding no statistically significant difference in cognitive...
A recent meta-analysis questions the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for improving cognitive impairments in individuals with schizophrenia after finding no statistically significant difference in cognitive...
A recent meta-analysis questions...
01/08/2025
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12/18/2024
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12/18/2024
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12/10/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
More patients with schizophrenia are covered by Medicare and Medicaid compared with commercial payers in the United States, according to results from a 2022 claims analysis presented in a poster at Psych Congress. “Among the Medicaid...
More patients with schizophrenia are covered by Medicare and Medicaid compared with commercial payers in the United States, according to results from a 2022 claims analysis presented in a poster at Psych Congress. “Among the Medicaid...
More patients with schizophrenia...
12/10/2024
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News
12/04/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Patients living with schizophrenia discussed cognitive symptoms of the disease less often than psychotic symptoms, cognitive and other negative symptoms were “perceived” as “equally burdensome” as the positive symptoms of the disease due to...
Patients living with schizophrenia discussed cognitive symptoms of the disease less often than psychotic symptoms, cognitive and other negative symptoms were “perceived” as “equally burdensome” as the positive symptoms of the disease due to...
Patients living with...
12/04/2024
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11/19/2024
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11/19/2024
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11/14/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A qualitative study involving unpaid and professional caregivers of patients with schizophrenia confirmed the content and usability of the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS).
A qualitative study involving unpaid and professional caregivers of patients with schizophrenia confirmed the content and usability of the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS).
A qualitative study involving...
11/14/2024
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11/01/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Combination...
11/01/2024
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News
03/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Machine learning models used routine clinical data from electronic health records to predict progression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder within 5 years for patients with pre-existing mental illness, according to a study published in...
Machine learning models used routine clinical data from electronic health records to predict progression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder within 5 years for patients with pre-existing mental illness, according to a study published in...
Machine learning models used...
03/12/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
02/25/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Screening revealed distinct symptoms of mania in more than a quarter of stable outpatients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD), according to a study published in Brain Medicine.
Screening revealed distinct symptoms of mania in more than a quarter of stable outpatients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD), according to a study published in Brain Medicine.
Screening revealed distinct...
02/25/2025
Psych Congress Network
A person sits holding a pill in one hand and a glass of water in the other
News
01/23/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A Phase II clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of iclepertin (BI 425809), a glycine transporter-1 inhibitor, in treating cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia (CIAS) showed no significant differences in cognitive outcomes...
A Phase II clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of iclepertin (BI 425809), a glycine transporter-1 inhibitor, in treating cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia (CIAS) showed no significant differences in cognitive outcomes...
A Phase II clinical trial...
01/23/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
01/08/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A recent meta-analysis questions the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for improving cognitive impairments in individuals with schizophrenia after finding no statistically significant difference in cognitive...
A recent meta-analysis questions the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for improving cognitive impairments in individuals with schizophrenia after finding no statistically significant difference in cognitive...
A recent meta-analysis questions...
01/08/2025
Psych Congress Network
An illustrated picture shows two cartoon doctors, one holding up a magnifying glass to a cartoon brain.
News
12/10/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
More patients with schizophrenia are covered by Medicare and Medicaid compared with commercial payers in the United States, according to results from a 2022 claims analysis presented in a poster at Psych Congress. “Among the Medicaid...
More patients with schizophrenia are covered by Medicare and Medicaid compared with commercial payers in the United States, according to results from a 2022 claims analysis presented in a poster at Psych Congress. “Among the Medicaid...
More patients with schizophrenia...
12/10/2024
Psych Congress Network
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News
12/04/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Patients living with schizophrenia discussed cognitive symptoms of the disease less often than psychotic symptoms, cognitive and other negative symptoms were “perceived” as “equally burdensome” as the positive symptoms of the disease due to...
Patients living with schizophrenia discussed cognitive symptoms of the disease less often than psychotic symptoms, cognitive and other negative symptoms were “perceived” as “equally burdensome” as the positive symptoms of the disease due to...
Patients living with...
12/04/2024
Psych Congress Network
a caregiver speaks with a doctor
News
11/14/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A qualitative study involving unpaid and professional caregivers of patients with schizophrenia confirmed the content and usability of the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS).
A qualitative study involving unpaid and professional caregivers of patients with schizophrenia confirmed the content and usability of the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS).
A qualitative study involving...
11/14/2024
Psych Congress Network
Conference presenter
News
11/01/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Combination...
11/01/2024
Psych Congress Network
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News
10/08/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Continuing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) after an acute ECT series is linked with lower rehospitalization risk compared with not continuing ECT, according to study results published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Continuing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) after an acute ECT series is linked with lower rehospitalization risk compared with not continuing ECT, according to study results published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Continuing electroconvulsive...
10/08/2024
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News
10/04/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is associated with a 16% lower risk of psychosis relapse in midlife women with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (SSD).
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is associated with a 16% lower risk of psychosis relapse in midlife women with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (SSD).
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT)...
10/04/2024
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News
03/24/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Plans have been announced for a phase II clinical study of investigational lithium therapy AL001 for MDD, focusing on its unique properties and its effect on lithium delivery in the brain compared with marketed lithium salts.
Plans have been announced for a phase II clinical study of investigational lithium therapy AL001 for MDD, focusing on its unique properties and its effect on lithium delivery in the brain compared with marketed lithium salts.
Plans have been announced for a...
03/24/2025
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03/24/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
To avoid misperceptions that current labeling for buprenorphine-containing transmucosal products includes a maximum daily dose, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging the submission of supplemental new drug applications to...
To avoid misperceptions that current labeling for buprenorphine-containing transmucosal products includes a maximum daily dose, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging the submission of supplemental new drug applications to...
To avoid misperceptions that...
03/24/2025
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News
03/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A novel 78-minute accelerated theta-burst stimulation (aTBS) protocol reduced depression severity in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), according to results from a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.
A novel 78-minute accelerated theta-burst stimulation (aTBS) protocol reduced depression severity in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), according to results from a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.
A novel 78-minute accelerated...
03/21/2025
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03/18/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A genetic predisposition to traits including neuroticism, cognitive function, and sleep patterns were significantly associated with the development of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in a cohort study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
A genetic predisposition to traits including neuroticism, cognitive function, and sleep patterns were significantly associated with the development of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in a cohort study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
A genetic predisposition to...
03/18/2025
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News
03/13/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose...
03/13/2025
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03/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Barriers may be hampering the use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in US emergency departments (EDs), according to results from a systematic review published in the Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment.
Barriers may be hampering the use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in US emergency departments (EDs), according to results from a systematic review published in the Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment.
Barriers may be hampering the...
03/12/2025
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News
03/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Machine learning models used routine clinical data from electronic health records to predict progression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder within 5 years for patients with pre-existing mental illness, according to a study published in...
Machine learning models used routine clinical data from electronic health records to predict progression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder within 5 years for patients with pre-existing mental illness, according to a study published in...
Machine learning models used...
03/12/2025
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News
03/05/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
More than 5 years of continuous treatment with dopamine D2 receptor-blocking long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics does not appear to increase the risk of breakthrough psychosis in patients with first-episode schizophrenia.
More than 5 years of continuous treatment with dopamine D2 receptor-blocking long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics does not appear to increase the risk of breakthrough psychosis in patients with first-episode schizophrenia.
More than 5 years of continuous...
03/05/2025
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03/04/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
In older adults with normal cognition, depressive symptoms were not consistently associated with amyloid pathology. Meanwhile, depressive symptoms were associated with a reduced likelihood of amyloid pathology in older adults with mild...
In older adults with normal cognition, depressive symptoms were not consistently associated with amyloid pathology. Meanwhile, depressive symptoms were associated with a reduced likelihood of amyloid pathology in older adults with mild...
In older adults with normal...
03/04/2025
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03/03/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that occurred in the context of psychological trauma was associated with poorer long-term outcomes, including greater posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity, postconcussive symptoms, and disability.
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that occurred in the context of psychological trauma was associated with poorer long-term outcomes, including greater posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity, postconcussive symptoms, and disability.
Mild traumatic brain injury...
03/03/2025
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02/03/2025
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12/18/2024
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11/19/2024
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11/19/2024
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10/23/2024
How do muscarinic acetylcholine receptor activators differ from traditional antipsychotic treatments? Take the quiz to find out!
How do muscarinic acetylcholine receptor activators differ from traditional antipsychotic treatments? Take the quiz to find out!
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10/23/2024
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06/21/2024
Two of the 5 characteristic symptoms of schizophrenia must be present for a diagnosis to be made. At least one of these must be which of the following, according to the DSM-5-TR? Take the quiz!
Two of the 5 characteristic symptoms of schizophrenia must be present for a diagnosis to be made. At least one of these must be which of the following, according to the DSM-5-TR? Take the quiz!
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06/21/2024
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04/15/2024
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04/15/2024
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12/15/2023
Which term refers to a psychotic symptom experienced with schizophrenia characterized by strong beliefs that are not true and may seem irrational to others? Take the quiz!
Which term refers to a psychotic symptom experienced with schizophrenia characterized by strong beliefs that are not true and may seem irrational to others? Take the quiz!
Which term refers to a psychotic...
12/15/2023
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12/05/2023
Which term refers to a psychotic symptom experienced with schizophrenia characterized by unusual or illogical ways of thinking, difficulty organizing thoughts and speech, stopping mid-thought, or jumping between unrelated topics?
Which term refers to a psychotic symptom experienced with schizophrenia characterized by unusual or illogical ways of thinking, difficulty organizing thoughts and speech, stopping mid-thought, or jumping between unrelated topics?
Which term refers to a psychotic...
12/05/2023
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How many adults does schizophrenia affect globally?
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11/14/2023
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11/14/2023
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11/03/2023
T or F: According to the DSM-5-TR, men have more prominent negative symptoms, cognitive impairment, and generally worse functional outcomes than women.
T or F: According to the DSM-5-TR, men have more prominent negative symptoms, cognitive impairment, and generally worse functional outcomes than women.
T or F: According to the...
11/03/2023
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03/18/2025
Steven Chan, MD, MBA; Meagan Thistle
According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member Steven Chan, MD, MBA, which of the following are important considerations when selecting and implementing digital therapeutics for the treatment of MDD?
According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member Steven Chan, MD, MBA, which of the following are important considerations when selecting and implementing digital therapeutics for the treatment of MDD?
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03/18/2025
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Did OUD diagnoses increase or decrease in VHA patients?
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02/25/2025
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02/25/2025
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02/21/2025
Charles L. Raison, MD
True or False: According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, Charles Raison, MD, the first-line treatment for primary insomnia is medication, including benzodiazepines.
True or False: According to Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, Charles Raison, MD, the first-line treatment for primary insomnia is medication, including benzodiazepines.
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02/21/2025
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02/21/2025
Meagan Thistle
Is cariprazine FDA-approved as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD)? What is another FDA-approved indication for this drug? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge!
Is cariprazine FDA-approved as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD)? What is another FDA-approved indication for this drug? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge!
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02/21/2025
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How many US Psychiatric Hospitals Provided Medications for OUD?
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02/06/2025
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02/06/2025
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02/03/2025
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How many people with anxiety disorders receive treatment?
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01/28/2025
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01/28/2025
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How can clinicians help patients with ADHD transition from adolescence to adulthood?
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01/22/2025
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01/22/2025
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01/21/2025
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01/21/2025
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01/15/2025
Meagan Thistle
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, what percentage of people experienced hypomanic symptoms during a major depressive disorder (MDD) episode?
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, what percentage of people experienced hypomanic symptoms during a major depressive disorder (MDD) episode?
According to a recent study...
01/15/2025
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