This content is machine translated Past, present and future Biomarkers in schizophrenia Schizophrenia is one of the most complex and serious psychiatric disorders. Despite decades of research, many of its causes remain unexplained. In recent years, interest in biomarkers has grown considerably,...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pathophysiological mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives Metabolic syndrome in patients with schizophrenia Patients with schizophrenia not only suffer from severe psychological symptoms, but also have a dramatically increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases. The interplay of disease-associated mechanisms, genetic predispositions and exogenous influences...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia Advantages of depot supply in daily practice Adherence can be a challenge for patients with severe mental disorders. The majority of people with schizophrenia do not take their medication as prescribed. However, the fact is that a…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia Improved adherence increases the treatment outcome Patients with schizophrenia are dependent on treatment with antipsychotic medication for the rest of their lives. However, adherence often leaves much to be desired. Many sufferers suffer from a reduced…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia The patient in the focus of treatment management Schizophrenia is one of the most severe mental illnesses and is also relatively common. The overall therapeutic goal in schizophrenia treatment should be to maintain or restore everyday functionality and… CME-Test
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia Sedation during psychosis – rather selective than permanent! Psychosis should be avoided if possible. If it does occur, early diagnosis and treatment are important for a better prognosis. Antipsychotics of the latest generation should be selected and dosed… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia The importance of evidence in clinical practice Every practitioner strives to provide the best possible treatment to their patients. The optimal goal would be to cure the disease if possible, or at least to stop it without…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia Desirable and undesirable effects of antipsychotics. Continuous and effective pharmacotherapy is essential for patients with schizophrenia, as they are at high risk for developing a severe mental illness. But what constitutes successful medication therapy management? This…
View Post 27 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia Partial D2 dopamine agonists: pharmacology and clinical significance. Schizophrenia is characterized, among other things, by dopaminergic dysregulation. All antipsychotics approved for their treatment are antagonists of dopamine receptors, particularly D2 and D3 receptors. The three partial D2 dopamine… CME-Test
View Post 16 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia Importance of functionality in psychiatric patients Schizophrenia is a common mental illness with alteration of perception of thinking and self-experience. It has a major impact on the daily life of those affected and can severely limit… CME-Test
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia The patient in the focus of treatment management Schizophrenia is one of the most severe mental illnesses and is also relatively common. The overall therapeutic goal in schizophrenia treatment should be to maintain or restore everyday functionality and… CME-Test
