Tag: schizophrenia
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Brain Organoids: Modeling Human Brain Development
What Are Brain Organoids and Why They Matter Brain organoids are tiny, lab-grown clusters of neural tissue that resemble certain aspects of the human brain. Each organoid starts from stem cells and, over several months, self-organizes into layered structures that mimic early brain development. Scientists use these miniature brains to study how neural circuits form,…
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Brain Organoids: A New Frontier in Brain Health Research
What Are Brain Organoids and Why They Matter Brain organoids are tiny, lab-grown clusters of neural tissue that resemble aspects of a developing human brain. Created from stem cells, these pea-sized structures can grow and mature over months, forming neural networks, synapses, and regional patterns that echo early brain development. Researchers use brain organoids to…
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Brain Organoids: How Tiny Neural Clusters Are Shaping Brain Health Research
What are brain organoids and why they matter Brain organoids are three-dimensional clusters of neural tissue grown from human stem cells. These tiny, pea-sized constructs mimic aspects of early brain development and can be cultured for months in the lab. They don’t replace human brains, but they offer a powerful, ethical way to study how…
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From Silence to Support: How a Caregiver Turned Family Struggles into Help for Others
Turning a Family Crisis into a Call to Help When Mitul Desai watched his younger brother grapple with schizophrenia in the mid-1990s, he didn’t know that the personal family struggle would become a lifelong mission. In the early years, silence seemed safer than stigma. But as the illness reshaped family dynamics and isolated them from…
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From Silence to Support: How a Devoted Brother Helps Schizophrenia Caregivers
Introduction: The Burden Behind the Silence When a family member battles schizophrenia, the burden often falls on those who stay quiet. Mitul Desai’s early instinct was to avoid the topic entirely, hoping the storm would pass. But as his brother’s symptoms intensified—anger, withdrawal, and distressing perceptual experiences—the silence became a barrier to healing for the…
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Caregiver Support: Mitul Desai’s Schizophrenia Journey
From Silence to Service: A Family’s Struggle with Schizophrenia Mitul Desai watched his younger brother’s mental illness push their family toward isolation. In the early years of his brother’s decline, Mitul believed the best response was silence — a strategy born from fear, stigma, and a misunderstanding of schizophrenia. As his brother’s anger, withdrawal, and…
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Social capital and evidence-based orientation shaping psychiatrists’ views on antipsychotic polypharmacy in schizophrenia
Understanding the debate: Antipsychotic polypharmacy in schizophrenia Antipsychotic polypharmacy (APP) — prescribing more than one antipsychotic medication simultaneously — remains a contentious practice in schizophrenia care. While some clinicians view APP as a necessary strategy to manage treatment-resistant symptoms or to augment partial responses, others warn of limited evidence, increased adverse events, and higher costs.…
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Social Capital and Evidence-Based Orientation Shape Psychiatrists’ Views on Antipsychotic Polypharmacy in Schizophrenia
Introduction Antipsychotic polypharmacy (APP) remains a contentious practice in the treatment of schizophrenia. While some clinicians advocate for combining antipsychotics to address persistent symptoms or treatment resistance, others warn of increased side effects, drug interactions, and uncertain efficacy. Emerging research suggests that a psychiatrist’s social capital—the networks, alliances, and professional influence within their clinical and…
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How Social Capital and Evidence-Based Orientation Shape Psychiatrists’ Views on Antipsychotic Polypharmacy in Schizophrenia
Overview: Why Attitudes Toward Antipsychotic Polypharmacy Matter Antipsychotic polypharmacy (APP) — the concomitant use of two or more antipsychotic drugs — remains a contentious issue in schizophrenia management. While some guidelines advise caution and careful monitoring, others acknowledge tailored approaches when monotherapy fails. Understanding what shapes psychiatrists’ attitudes toward APP is essential because clinician preferences…
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Law, Mental Health, and a Tragic Case: The Brentwood Homicide and a Controversial Diagnosis
Overview of the Case In a troubling and highly publicized case, police say a fatal stabbing occurred at a Brentwood home, resulting in the deaths of two parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Soon after the incident, reports began circulating about a recent psychiatric diagnosis for their son, a 32-year-old man referred to in court documents…