Psychiatric issues in aging and dementia
Epidemiology While the prevalence rates of physical health conditions, and in particular Alzheimer’s disease (AD), in people with Down syndrome (DS) have been extensively researched [1, 2] (also see Chapters…
Contributions of the neurological examination to the diagnosis of dementia in Down syndrome
Chapter 13: Contributions of the neurological examination to the diagnosis of dementia in Down syndrome Ira T. Lotta,*; H. Diana Rosasb,,c; Florence Laib; Shahid Zamand a Department of Pediatrics, School of…
Proteomic and metabolomic biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease: Opportunities to advance precision medicine and clinical trials
Proteomic and metabolomic methodologies In the general AD population, proteomic and metabolomic studies are under close scrutiny as inconsistency in outcomes and variability in preanalytic methods (sample collection, processing, storage,…
Co-occurring medical conditions in aging adults with Down syndrome
Prevalence The prevalence of Down syndrome (DS) in the United States is believed to be about 8.27 per 10,000 persons. Based upon birth prevalence and death certificate data the US…
Assessment and management of substance abuse comorbidity in people with schizophrenia
Chapter 12 Assessment and management of substance abuse comorbidity in people with schizophrenia KEY POINTS • Substance abuse and dependence are common amongst people with schizophrenia. • Assessment requires a…
Depression and schizophrenia
Chapter 10 Depression and schizophrenia KEY POINTS • Comorbid depression is frequent, particularly in early stages of schizophrenia. • Comorbid depression is a poor prognostic indicator for functional recovery, quality…
Why are psychiatric comorbidities so common in schizophrenia and why are they so often missed in clinical practice?
Chapter 3 Why are psychiatric comorbidities so common in schizophrenia and why are they so often missed in clinical practice? KEY POINTS • The comorbidity of schizophrenia with other psychiatric…
Understanding and assessing substance use in schizophrenia
Chapter 11 Understanding and assessing substance use in schizophrenia KEY POINTS • Substance use is very common amongst people with schizophrenia. • Tobacco and alcohol abuse lead the licit substances….
Post-traumatic stress disorder and schizophrenia
Chapter 9 Post-traumatic stress disorder and schizophrenia KEY POINTS • Schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occur together much more commonly than would be expected by chance. • There is…
Schizophrenia and obsessive compulsive disorder
Chapter 8 Schizophrenia and obsessive compulsive disorder KEY POINTS • Schizophrenia and OCD occur together much more commonly than would be expected by chance. • The reasons for this association…
