Vishwajit L Nimgaonkar, MD, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry and Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh
Medicine, Culture, and Spirituality Conference
September 9, 2011
Research in the treatment and causes of schizophrenia
1. Research in the treatment and causes of schizophrenia Vishwajit L Nimgaonkar, MD, PhD Professor of Psychiatry and Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh [email_address]
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13. ‘ Newest’ antipsychotic drugs* * Cindy Holway, PharmD, MBA Drug Advantages Side effects/concerns Asenapine (Saphris) Sublingual, rapid absorption. Akathisia, oral hypoesthesia, somnolence. ? Hemodynamics. Iloperidone (Fanapt) Low EPS, low akathisia, little weight gain. Dizziness, orthostasis. ? QT prolongation. Lurasidone (Latuda) Pregnancy category B, low weight gain, low extra pyramidal symptoms. Akathisia, nausea. ? Use in moderate / severe renal impairment.
24. Small molecule modulation of dendritic spine structural plasticity to enhance persistence and prevent loss Prevention Auditory Cortex Clinical Feature Pathophysiology Pathology Vocal Emotion Discrimination Pitch Discrimination Pathogenesis Affective Impairment
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26. Anti-herpes virus specific treatment and cognition in schizophrenia: a test-of-concept randomized double blind placebo controlled trial K M Prasad MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry University of Pittsburgh ( unpublished)
32. A Family Study of Schizophrenia and Related Conditions Please visit our table at the conference TOLL FREE: 1-877-363-5895 Fax: (412) 246 6350 WEB SITE: www.pitt.edu/~nimga