March, 2017
Schizophrenia “hotspots” are identified by academics
A map of England which identifies those areas with the highest concentrations of people suffering with psychotic conditions poses a number of questions, researchers have said.
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February, 2017
Researchers believe virtual reality device could help to monitor schizophrenia
A new study suggests that a virtual reality (VR) game could have the potential to detect and monitor symptoms of schizophrenia in its users.
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January, 2017
Depression linked to cardiovascular disease
Medical experts have linked depression with a higher risk of heart disease, claiming that as many as one in five heart attacks could be caused by mental illness.
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January, 2017
Schizophrenia linked with high risk of type 2 diabetes, Scientists claim
A new study has found that people with first-episode schizophrenia are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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July, 2016
Let’s talk about schizophrenia
Despite affecting around 1 in 100 people, Schizophrenia is still one of the hardest mental conditions to talk about and is often stigmatised and feared by society.
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July, 2016
New research: Parkinson’s disease on the rise, but cure could be near
Recent studies have revealed that the number of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease has been on the rise over the past 30 years in the United States – but British…
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June, 2016
European Commission gives green light to three-monthly schizophrenia drug
An alternative drug geared towards the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia has just been approved by the European Commission (EU).
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May, 2016
Daring explorer with Parkinson’s disease to tackle 3,000 mile boat race
An explorer who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2008 is preparing to embark on his toughest challenge yet – determined that he won’t let the condition hold him back.