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Comparative Efficacy and Tolerability of Seven Antipsychotics in Acute Schizophrenia: Insights from a Large Multicenter Randomized Trial

By MedXY 10/29/2025

A multicenter randomized trial comparing seven antipsychotics in acute schizophrenia shows olanzapine and risperidone outperform several agents in efficacy but differ markedly in side effects, clarifying treatment choices.

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Comparative Effectiveness of Long-Acting Injectable Versus Oral Antipsychotics in Older Adults with Schizophrenia: Insights from Hong Kong’s Population-Based Study

By MedXY 10/18/2025

This study compares long-acting injectable to oral antipsychotics in older schizophrenia patients, highlighting benefits in relapse prevention and mortality reduction, with specific considerations for adverse effects.

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Balancing Risks and Benefits: Early Antipsychotic Dose Reduction Versus Maintenance After First-Episode Psychosis Remission

By MedXY 10/01/2025

A randomized clinical trial reveals early dose reduction of antipsychotics after first-episode psychosis remission increases short-term relapse risk and lowers quality of life, but may improve long-term functioning over four years.