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New Biomarker Discovered For Cognitive Symptoms Of Schizophrenia, Could Serve As Drug Target: Study
A study has found a new biomarker of schizophrenia, which could also serve as a drug target for treating cognitive symptoms such as disorganised thinking or executive function.
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Brain’s Built-In Signal Threshold Helps Differentiate Imagination from Reality
A new study reveals that the brain relies on signal strength in the fusiform gyrus to decide whether visuals are real or imagined. This “reality threshold” may help explain how imagination can influence perception and sheds light on disorders like schizophrenia. Researchers believe this mechanism could be central to understanding hallucinations...
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Extreme Heat May Raise Risk Of Schizophrenia, Depression: Study
Rising temperatures may not only affect physical health, but could also increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) like schizophrenia and depression by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study.
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Zindaginama Review: An Earnest Take on Mental Health That Misses the Mark
The anthology series stars Sumeet Vyas, Shreyas Talpade, Shruti Seth and Lillete Dubey in disparate stories about mental health.
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Researchers Find New Genes Linked With Schizophrenia Risk
A recent cross-cultural study reveals two previously unknown genes linked to schizophrenia.
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Karnataka Man Swallowed 187 Coins Weighing 1.5 Kg Over 2-3 Months: Doctors
Doctors recovered 187 coins when they performed surgery on a patient suffering from vomiting and abdominal discomfort.
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Human Brain Cells Implanted In Rats To Study Schizophrenia, Autism
Scientists have successfully implanted and integrated human brain cells into newborn rats, creating a new way to study complex psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and autism, and perhaps eventually test treatments.
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World Schizophrenia Day 2022: Top 5 Things You Need To Know About Schizophrenia
World Schizophrenia Day: Schizophrenia is a mental condition which affects normal functioning of the brain. It interferes with a person's ability to feel, act and think.
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India, US Researchers Collaborate to Develop Optogenetic Tool to Understand Brain Disorders
The new tool, developed by Indian and US researchers, can be applied to address biological questions like memory formation, and for the development of inducible light-activated therapies for the treatment of cancer and neurodegeneration.
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Indian-Origin UK Man With Schizophrenia Sentenced For Killing Mother With Cricket Bat
A 34-year-old Indian-origin man was on Thursday sentenced to an indefinite hospital order for causing the death of his mother after attacking her with a cricket bat due to serious mental health issues.
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Zydus Cadila Gets US Approval To Market Generic Schizophrenia Drug
Drug firm Zydus Cadila on Friday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market generic drug Cariprazine capsules, which are used in the treatment of schizophrenia.
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Young Adults With Schizophrenia Have Highest Suicide Risk: Study
A new study has found that young adults with schizophrenia have the highest suicide risk and those aged 65 and older have the lowest.
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Bail Denied To Delhi Violence Accused Claiming To Be Schizophrenia Patient
A Delhi Court said no to a bail for a man who claimed to be a schizophrenia patient.
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Busting 5 Common Myths Around Schizophrenia, A Mental Illness
With limited understanding of Schizophrenia, there are several myths surrounding this mental disease
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Schizophrenia: Causes And Symptoms You Must Take Note Of
A person with Schizophrenia would face difficulty in differentiating from reality and delusion, whereas a person with a normal brain functioning would be able to do that easily.
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New Biomarker Discovered For Cognitive Symptoms Of Schizophrenia, Could Serve As Drug Target: Study
A study has found a new biomarker of schizophrenia, which could also serve as a drug target for treating cognitive symptoms such as disorganised thinking or executive function.
-
Brain’s Built-In Signal Threshold Helps Differentiate Imagination from Reality
A new study reveals that the brain relies on signal strength in the fusiform gyrus to decide whether visuals are real or imagined. This “reality threshold” may help explain how imagination can influence perception and sheds light on disorders like schizophrenia. Researchers believe this mechanism could be central to understanding hallucinations...
-
Extreme Heat May Raise Risk Of Schizophrenia, Depression: Study
Rising temperatures may not only affect physical health, but could also increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) like schizophrenia and depression by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study.
-
Zindaginama Review: An Earnest Take on Mental Health That Misses the Mark
The anthology series stars Sumeet Vyas, Shreyas Talpade, Shruti Seth and Lillete Dubey in disparate stories about mental health.
-
Researchers Find New Genes Linked With Schizophrenia Risk
A recent cross-cultural study reveals two previously unknown genes linked to schizophrenia.
-
Karnataka Man Swallowed 187 Coins Weighing 1.5 Kg Over 2-3 Months: Doctors
Doctors recovered 187 coins when they performed surgery on a patient suffering from vomiting and abdominal discomfort.
-
Human Brain Cells Implanted In Rats To Study Schizophrenia, Autism
Scientists have successfully implanted and integrated human brain cells into newborn rats, creating a new way to study complex psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and autism, and perhaps eventually test treatments.
-
World Schizophrenia Day 2022: Top 5 Things You Need To Know About Schizophrenia
World Schizophrenia Day: Schizophrenia is a mental condition which affects normal functioning of the brain. It interferes with a person's ability to feel, act and think.
-
India, US Researchers Collaborate to Develop Optogenetic Tool to Understand Brain Disorders
The new tool, developed by Indian and US researchers, can be applied to address biological questions like memory formation, and for the development of inducible light-activated therapies for the treatment of cancer and neurodegeneration.
-
Indian-Origin UK Man With Schizophrenia Sentenced For Killing Mother With Cricket Bat
A 34-year-old Indian-origin man was on Thursday sentenced to an indefinite hospital order for causing the death of his mother after attacking her with a cricket bat due to serious mental health issues.
-
Zydus Cadila Gets US Approval To Market Generic Schizophrenia Drug
Drug firm Zydus Cadila on Friday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market generic drug Cariprazine capsules, which are used in the treatment of schizophrenia.
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Young Adults With Schizophrenia Have Highest Suicide Risk: Study
A new study has found that young adults with schizophrenia have the highest suicide risk and those aged 65 and older have the lowest.
-
Bail Denied To Delhi Violence Accused Claiming To Be Schizophrenia Patient
A Delhi Court said no to a bail for a man who claimed to be a schizophrenia patient.
-
Busting 5 Common Myths Around Schizophrenia, A Mental Illness
With limited understanding of Schizophrenia, there are several myths surrounding this mental disease
-
Schizophrenia: Causes And Symptoms You Must Take Note Of
A person with Schizophrenia would face difficulty in differentiating from reality and delusion, whereas a person with a normal brain functioning would be able to do that easily.
