Publications by authors named "Cemre Erkol"
Article Synopsis
- A recent study investigated the relationship between prescription amphetamines and the risk of developing psychosis or mania, finding that amphetamine use has increased in the U.S. over the past years.
- The research used case-control methods, comparing hospitalized patients with psychosis against those hospitalized for other psychiatric issues, and identified a significant link between higher doses of amphetamines and increased odds of these serious mental health outcomes.
- The findings highlight the need for cautious prescribing practices, particularly for high doses of amphetamines, along with ongoing monitoring for signs of psychosis or mania in patients.
White matter (WM) abnormalities are commonly reported in schizophrenia but whether these arise from the axon or myelin compartments or both is not known. In addition, the relationship between WM abnormalities and cognitive function is not fully explored in this condition. We recruited 39 individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and 37 healthy comparison subjects.
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