Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorders

Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders are severe mental conditions characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and mood disturbances. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry offers a deep dive into these disorders, emphasizing their diagnosis, management, and underlying causes. Our expert editors ensure content is both clinically relevant and actionable, aiding psychiatrists in offering effective and compassionate care.

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Recently published articles about Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorders

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Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Second Generation Antipsychotics
Original Research

January 8, 2025

Despite well-documented cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality, CVD risks among people with severe mental illness who use antipsychotics are common and frequently untreated.
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Olanzapine/Samidorphan Effects on Weight Gain
Original Research

January 2, 2025

Treatment with a combination of olanzapine and samidorphan was associated with less weight gain and reduced risk of reaching ≥7% or ≥10% gain in body weight versus olanzapine over...
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Long-Term Safety and Treatment Effect of Olanzapine/Samidorphan
Original Research

December 4, 2024

During up to 4 years of treatment, the combination of olanzapine/samidorphan was safe and well-tolerated, and patients’ symptoms remained stable.
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Recurrent Catatonia Following Hypothyroidism
Case Report

November 26, 2024

The authors present the case of a 41-year-old woman with schizophrenia, in whom hypothyroidism and recurrent catatonia appear to be linked.
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Dysregulation of Noradrenergic Activity
Academic Highlights

November 8, 2024

Dysregulation of noradrenergic activity plays a key role in symptom presentation in major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s agitation, and PTSD. This article provides an expert panel’s consensus regarding the...
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Changes in Cognition in Patients With Schizophrenia
Meta-Analysis

September 25, 2024

Only marginal improvements in cognition were seen over time; the greatest were achieved for patients with an illness duration shorter than 10 years.
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Transient Cola Use Disorder in a Patient With Schizophrenia
Case Report

September 12, 2024

This case describes a transient cola addiction, lasting around 5 months, in a patient with a 27-year history of schizophrenia.
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Economic Impact of Cognitive Impairment and Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia
Review Article

August 21, 2024

Patients with schizophrenia and cognitive impairment had a 100% increase in relapse-related hospitalizations and ER visits versus patients with no (or only mild) cognitive impairment.
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Adjunctive Treatment Targeting Multiple Mechanisms in Schizophrenia
Narrative Review

August 19, 2024

While the pathophysiology of schizophrenia is complex, treatments with novel pharmacological actions that target these systems are of interest as adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia.
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Aripiprazole Lauroxil Initiation Regimens
Original Research

August 12, 2024

In separate studies of the two initiation methods, the numbers of people who had side effects were similar, and most side effects were mild.
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Clozapine: Its Use and Monitoring
Rounds in the General Hospital

July 30, 2024

The authors provide the latest information on clozapine use, including when your patients should receive or avoid taking it, what laboratory tests are required before and during administration, and...
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Research Helps Clear Up Confusion About Cognition
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July 22, 2024

New research provides insights into cognitive challenges, including age-related decline and the effects of psychiatric medications.

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