Novel pharmacotherapy targeting the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.

Introduction: The severity of positive symptoms in schizophrenia is associated with poor prognosis. About one-third of schizophrenia patients partially respond to treatment with available antipsychotics. The purpose of the present manuscript is to provide an updated overview of novel pharmacotherapy targeting positive symptoms in schizophrenia.

Risk behaviors among Italian healthcare students: a cross-sectional study for health promotion of future healthcare workers.

Background: Risk behaviors are frequent among young adults and they are particularly relevant when considering healthcare students.

Objectives: The study is aimed to examine the prevalence of smoking, binge drinking, physical inactivity, and excessive bodyweight in a population of healthcare students attending an Italian university.

Methods: Healthcare students filled an anonymous multiple-choice questionnaire on the occasion of the occupational health visit that preceded their hospital internship.