
Metabolic comorbidities, including central adiposity, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and hypertension, are common in individuals with schizophrenia and contribute to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and related mortality. There is limited evidence quantifying the economic burden of metabolic...

Long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) have proven more effective for treating patients with schizophrenia than oral formulations. However, the use of LAIs in China remains low and this phenomenon is still under-researched. This study endeavors to provide a better understanding by systematically...