Tag: psychiatric
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Trial to Test Engineered Amino Acid for Schizophrenia
A clinical trial plans to test a modified amino acid as an added treatment for schizophrenia that its developers say works differently than most current drugs.
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New Company Using A.I. to Discover Mental Health Drugs
A new enterprise combining resources from biotechnology and artificial intelligence aims to find safer and more effective treatments for psychiatric disorders.
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Early Results Show Anti-Depressive Drug Effects
Initial results from a clinical trial show a drug designed to supplement first-line treatments helps reduce symptoms of major depressive disorder.
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Trial to Test CBD for Parkinson’s-Related Psychosis
A clinical trial is planned to test cannabidiol, or CBD, derived from cannabis as a treatment for hallucinations and delusions among people with Parkinson’s disease.
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Start-Up Creating Blood Tests, Apps for Mental Disorders
A new enterprise based on psychiatric and molecular research at Indiana University is developing precision-medicine diagnostics for pain and mental disease.
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Ancient DNA Studied for Mental Health Clues
A lab studying DNA from past civilizations and the genomics technology company Illumina are investigating remains of ancient peoples for insights into today’s neurological disorders.
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Virtual Reality Therapy Company Gains $5.1M in Early Funds
A company in the U.K. developing automated treatments for phobias using immersive virtual reality is raising £3.2 million ($US 5.1 million) in its first venture funding round.
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FDA Clears Magnetic Device for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
A non-invasive device using magnetic waves that penetrate the brain to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder received authorization for sales in the U.S. from the Food and Drug Administration.
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Apps Seen Over-Diagnosing Mental Health Conditions
A study of leading mobile apps for mental health indicates many apps promote their use with misleading guidance to individuals on the extent and seriousness of psychological conditions.
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New Models Improve Suicide Risk Predictions
Statistical models derived from data in electronic health records and standard questionnaires for depression are shown to better predict a person’s risk of suicide following a doctor’s office or mental health clinic visit.