Duration Of Untreated Psychosis May Predict Failure To Achieve Remission In First-Episode Psychosis Patients
Aug 26, 2010
The duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) predicts short- and long-term failure to achieve remission in first-episode psychosis patients.
Waist Circumference and All-Cause Mortality in a Large US Cohort
Aug 26, 2010
The results of a recent study emphasize the importance of waist circumference (WC) as a risk factor for mortality in older adults, regardless of Body Mass Index (BMI).
Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder in first-episode psychosis
Aug 25, 2010
Psychosis can be considered one of the most severe stressors that an individual may face. Previous studies have suggested that the traumatic experience of psychotic symptoms and hospitalization may provoke a post-traumatic type reaction.