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Schizophrenia Yields Some Genetic Secrets
Scientists report findings that could someday lead to better treatments

Medication Reduces Violence in Some Schizophrenics
Treating psychosis alone may not end risk; older drugs as good as newer ones, study finds

FDA Approves Generic Risperdal
Antipsychotic drug prescribed for schizophrenia

Brain Activity May Predict Schizophrenia Behavior
Personalized diagnosis, treatment may be possible, U.K. study suggests

Autistic Kids More Likely to Have Parents With Mental Illness
Parents with schizophrenia twice as likely to have children with the developmental disorder, study finds

New Drugs No Better Than Older Ones for Schizophrenia
However, patients stay on the new medications longer, study finds

Schizophrenia Tied to Multiple Genetic Errors
Finding could lead to specific treatments for individual patients, study says

Infection With Common Parasite Raises Schizophrenia Risk
Findings show toxoplasma, carried by cats and farm animals, precedes mental illness

Diabetes Drug May Cut Med-Related Weight Gain
Metformin plus lifestyle intervention counteracts pounds added by antipsychotics

5 Factors Help Predict Psychosis in Children
Family history of schizophrenia, social withdrawal among symptoms, study finds