Category Archives: Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Non-adherence to Antipsychotics and Cardiometabolic Medication Result in Health Care Utilization and Costs

Posted on June 18, 2012 by rkennedy

A new study in Psychiatric Services examined the association between adherence to antipsychotic and cardiometabolic medication and the use of health care services and expenditures. A total of 87,015 unique patients with schizophrenia who received at least one antipsychotic medication … Continue reading →

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Depression Increases Risk of Heart Disease Mortality in Young People

Posted on November 15, 2011 by rkennedy

A study published in the November 2011 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, describes that the negative effects of depression in young people on the health of their hearts may be stronger than previously recognized. Depression or a history of … Continue reading →

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