Friday 03 July 2009
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Increased cannabis use ‘not matched by psychosis prevalence rise’

03 July 2009

There is no evidence to support the notion that the prevalence of schizophrenia or psychosis is increasing in the general population, say UK scientists in findings that undermine the supposed link between cannabis use and psychosis.

Bipolar medication adherence affected by patient attitudes

03 July 2009

Attitudes toward medication among bipolar disorder patients, as revealed by the Necessity-Concerns Framework, have a significant impact on adherence, UK researchers have discovered.

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