Month: July 2021

Jul 24 2021

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Schizophrenia linked to marijuana use disorder is on the rise, study finds

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The proportion of schizophrenia cases linked with problematic use of marijuana has increased over the past 25 years, according to a new study from Denmark.

Jul 24 2021

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Is Epstein-Barr Virus to Blame for Cognition in Schizophrenia?

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One in particular, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), has received notable attention in the possible pathophysiology of schizophrenia as well as of associated cognitive dysfunction, although findings have been …

Jul 24 2021

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Cannabis Addiction And Rising Schizophrenia Cases Linked By Study, But Some Experts Are Skeptical

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A new study in the journal JAMA Psychiatry highlights a possible link between cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia. Researchers examined the medical rec …

Jul 24 2021

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Impairments found in neurons derived from people with schizophrenia and genetic mutation

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A scientific team has shown that the release of neurotransmitters in the brain is impaired in patients with schizophrenia who have a rare, single-gene mutation known to predispose people to...

Jul 24 2021

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Strong Support for Causal Role of Cannabis in Schizophrenia

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The long-observed association between cannabis use and schizophrenia is likely partially causal in nature, but some are less convinced.

Jul 23 2021

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Schizophrenia linked to marijuana use disorder is on the rise, study finds

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The proportion of schizophrenia cases linked with problematic use of marijuana has increased over the past 25 years, according to a new study from Denmark.

Jul 23 2021

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Is Epstein-Barr Virus to Blame for Cognition in Schizophrenia?

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One in particular, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), has received notable attention in the possible pathophysiology of schizophrenia as well as of associated cognitive dysfunction, although findings have been …

Jul 23 2021

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Schizophrenia Attributable to Cannabis Use Rose Over Time in Denmark

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The proportion of schizophrenia cases associated with cannabis use disorder in Denmark increased 3- to 4-fold over several decades, a registry-based study found. The population-attributable risk …

Jul 23 2021

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Some Brain Disorders – Such As Autism and Schizophrenia – Exhibit Similar Circuit Malfunctions

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Study suggests a common mechanism underlies some behavioral traits seen in autism and schizophrenia. Many neurodevelopmental disorders share similar symptoms, such as learning disabilities or …

Jul 23 2021

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Cannabis abuse linked to higher risk of schizophrenia: study

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A new study out of Denmark has found that, in the past 25 years, the number of schizophrenia cases correlated with cannabis use has increased: While only 2 percent of...