Lesions in Common Brain Circuit a Cause of Psychosis?

Decades of research have implicated hippocampal dysfunction in psychosis, but it’s been unclear whether this dysfunction was causative or compensatory. A new study suggests a causal role for hippocampal circuit dysfunction in psychosis, particularly cases that resemble schizophrenia. “Our study provides the first direct evidence that lesions causing psychosis map to a common brain circuit … Read more

Quetiapine Shortage Leaves Schizophrenia Patients Struggling to Access Medication

Seroquel shortage⁢ Leaves Patients in Crisis The new year ⁤began⁢ with a stark reality for many Americans relying ⁣on ⁤quetiapine, the antipsychotic drug commonly known as Seroquel: a⁢ nationwide shortage is leaving patients scrambling too find their prescriptions. Heidi⁣ Everett, an artist and disability advocate, found herself in a desperate⁤ situation ⁢on New Year’s Eve. … Read more