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Analyzing the direct medical cost of schizophrenia in Hospital Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Schizophrenia (SCZ) is a major public health concern that places a significant economic burden on healthcare systems. This study assessed the direct medical costs of SCZ and examined cost drivers at Hospital Pulau Pinang (HPP), Malaysia. To estimate and compare direct medical costs for SCZ patients across...
The Cancer Screening Disparity among Women With Schizophrenia by Co-occurring Chronic Physical Illness Status: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Taiwan
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To investigate the association between co-occurring chronic physical illnesses (CPIs) and breast and cervical cancer screening rates among women with schizophrenia in Taiwan. Study Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed Taiwan National Health Insurance claims data from 2017 to 2019. The sample...
Neurophysiological Resting-State Markers of Catatonia in Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders
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Identifying reliable diagnostic biomarkers in catatonia remains a key challenge to improve early intervention and reduce morbidity and mortality. Since its pathophysiology may involve cortical dysconnectivity, electroencephalography (EEG) could provide accessible disease-associated measures, such as...
Pharmacogenomic and inflammatory determinants of antipsychotic-induced extrapyramidal toxicity in Egyptian patients with schizophrenia
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Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) are side effects of antipsychotic therapy, and genetic and inflammatory mechanisms may contribute to EPS risk. This study investigated the associations among ABCC2 (rs4148396) gene polymorphisms, serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels, and risperidone-induced EPS among patients...
