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Triptans work best against migraine episodes
For adults with migraine, the drugs with the best profile include eletriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, and zolmitriptan, suggests a study. These agents are more effective than most available medications on the market such as lasmiditan, rimegepant, and ubrogepant.
Antipsychotic resistance tied to poorer cognitive function in schizophrenia
Resistance to antipsychotic treatment may result in worse cognitive function among patients with schizophrenia, with disorganization, doses, and negative symptoms playing a major role in this association, according to a Singapore study.
Clozapine-treated patients with schizophrenia at risk for ileus, pneumonia
Ileus and pneumonia occur more frequently than previously reported among individuals with schizophrenia treated with clozapine, reveals a recent study, noting that such conditions also contribute to increased mortality.
Influenza-related complications common in kids with neuropsychiatric comorbidity
Neurologic and psychiatric complications associated with influenza occurs rarely in the paediatric population, but such incidence can be severe and may even lead to hospitalization, suggests a study.