Since the discovery of chlorpromazine (CPZ) in 1952, first-generation antipsychotics (FGAs)
have revolutionized psychiatric care in terms of facilitating discharge from hospital and …

We summarized and compared meta-analyses of pharmacological and non-
pharmacological interventions targeting physical health outcomes among people with …

The goal of this guideline is to improve the quality of care and treatment outcomes for
patients with schizophrenia, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental …

Patients with schizophrenia report reduced pain sensitivity in clinical studies, but
experimental studies are required to establish pain sensitivity as a potential endophenotype …

Objectives Coexistence of mental and physical health conditions is prevalent. To achieve
optimal physical therapy outcomes, neither should be treated in isolation. This review aimed …

The quantity and quality of evidence regarding the efficacy of physical activity for mental
illnesses is increasing. Given the established and further potential benefits and low adverse …

Objective Acquiring a diagnosis of schizophrenia reduces life expectancy for many reasons
including poverty, difficulties in communication, side‐effects of medication and access to …

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Antipsychotics are commonly used in treating psychiatric disorders. These medications
primarily target dopamine the serotonin receptors, they have some affinity to adrenergic …

Introduction: Using an antipsychotic medication can increase prolactin (PRL) levels, causing
hyperprolactinemia (HPRL). Although the occurrence of osteoporosis within the population …