NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

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Omega-3 fatty acids improve symptoms in children and adolescents with ADHD

New research finds that fish oil supplements improve inattention, hyperactivity and other behavioural and cognitive symptoms in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 28 Jul 2017

Risk for bipolar disorder associated with faster ageing

New research supported by the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) suggests that people with a family history of bipolar disorder may ‘age’ more rapidly than those without a history of the disease.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 26 Jul 2017

Brain stimulation may improve cognitive performance in people with schizophrenia

Brain stimulation could be used to treat cognitive deficits frequently associated with schizophrenia, according to a new study supported by the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 25 Jul 2017

Blood test to personalise depression treatment for the first time

Researchers develop blood test that accurately predicts whether depressed patients will respond to medication.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 7 Jun 2017

CRIS blog: An online risk calculator to identify candidates for early intervention services

An online psychosis risk calculator developed by Dr Paolo Fusar-Poli and colleagues can help to identify individuals at high risk of psychosis.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 13 Apr 2017