Occupation and first episode psychosis in Northern Italy: better outcomes for migrants.

Aims: Many studies show that migrants have a higher incidence of psychosis compared to natives, but the influence of migration on psychosis outcomes is little investigated. We aimed to evaluate the occupational outcomes of a first episode psychosis (FEP) sample in Bologna (Northern Italy).

Methods: An incidence cohort of FEP patients presenting at the Bologna West Community Mental Health Centers between 2002 and 2009 was assessed at the baseline and at 12th month follow-up.

Risk of psychosis and internal migration: Results from the Bologna First Episode Psychosis study.

Background: Incidence of psychotic disorders is higher in many migrant groups; however little is known about internal migrants (IM). This study aims to describe the IR in natives (NA), IM and external migrants (EM).

Method: All patients aged 18-64years, with First Episode Psychosis (FEP), who made contact with the Bologna West psychiatric services, between 2002 and 2010, were included.

Relationship between use of proton pump inhibitors and IGF system in older subjects.

Objectives: to investigate the effects of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) on the insulin-like-growth factor 1(IGF-1) system in the elderly.

Design: cross-sectional.

Setting: InCHIANTI study.