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DSM-5 mixed specifier in manic episodes endorsed
Schizoaffective disorder the ‘most severe’ psychosis
DSM-5 mixed specifier in manic episodes endorsed
Schizoaffective disorder the ‘most severe’ psychosis
Neutrophil protease may increase bacterial susceptibility in COPD
Schizoaffective disorder the ‘most severe’ psychosis
Mutation prematurely releases puberty brake
ARUBA backs hands-off approach to unruptured brain AVMs

DSM-5 mixed specifier in manic episodes endorsed

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Study findings showing depressive features are common during manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder support the validity of the DSM-5 specifier of "mixed features" in such patients.

Schizoaffective disorder the ‘most severe’ psychosis

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Schizoaffective disorder may be the most serious of the psychotic disorders in terms of patients' long-term cognitive outcomes, research suggests.

DSM-5 mixed specifier in manic episodes endorsed

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Study findings showing depressive features are common during manic episodes in patients with bipolar disorder support the validity of the DSM-5 specifier of "mixed features" in such patients.

Schizoaffective disorder the ‘most severe’ psychosis

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Schizoaffective disorder may be the most serious of the psychotic disorders in terms of patients' long-term cognitive outcomes, research suggests.

Neutrophil protease may increase bacterial susceptibility in COPD

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Researchers have found that a protease released by neutrophils degrades a protective airway protein, which could lead to reduced airway defense to bacterial infection and increased risk for acute exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Schizoaffective disorder the ‘most severe’ psychosis

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Schizoaffective disorder may be the most serious of the psychotic disorders in terms of patients' long-term cognitive outcomes, research suggests.

Mutation prematurely releases puberty brake

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 05:00 PM PDT

Scientists have identified a genetic mutation that drives central precocious puberty in girls and boys.

ARUBA backs hands-off approach to unruptured brain AVMs

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 05:00 PM PDT

The prematurely halted ARUBA study shows that intervention in patients with unruptured brain ateriovenous malformations may do more harm than good.