The Brown University Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update articles from October 2007

The Brown University Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update archives from October 2007

Clozapine more effective than high-dose olanzapine in early-onset schizophrenia.(Special Report: Early-Onset Schizophrenia)(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... Clozapine may be more effective than high-dose olanzapine in reducing psychotic symptoms in pediatric patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, according to a new study. In a 12-week, randomized, controlled trial, significantly more...

Safety concerns prompt changes to study of drugs for early-onset schizophrenia.(TEOSS)(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... A major National Institutes of Health (NIH) study designed to compare the effects of three medications used to treat early-onset schizophrenia spectrum disorders in children and adolescents has undergone significant modifications as a result...

Atomoxetine found safe and effective for comorbid ADHD, anxiety disorder.(What's New In Research)(Clinical report)
October 1, 2007... A 12-week, placebo-controlled study found atomoxetine to be well tolerated and efficacious in treating children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid anxiety. The new data are consistent with other recent studies...

Restless legs syndrome: results from the Peds REST study.(What's New in Research)(Report)
October 1, 2007... A new study carried out in the United Kingdom (UK) and United States (US) suggests that the neurological sleep disorder, restless legs syndrome (RLS), is prevalent in children and adolescents, occurring more often than epilepsy or diabetes in...

Parents in the UK warned of additives link to hyperactivity.(News Notes)(Report)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Consuming drinks containing certain additives may contribute to worsening hyperactivity up to the age of middle childhood, and across a wide range of severities of hyperactivity. According to new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled...

New technology uses light to scan babies' brains.(News Notes)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Researchers have developed a new brain imaging technique for infants that will allow scans to be carried out while babies are interacting with their environment. One of the major obstacles in scanning the infant brain has been that babies do...

Tentative approval of pediatric AIDS pill.(News Notes)
October 1, 2007... A generic AIDS pill has received tentative FDA approval for use in children outside of the U.S., according to a report by Reuters and other news media. The new pill combines 3 generic drugs (lamivudine, stavudine, and nevirapine) that are...

The Update mourns loss of esteemed editor.(Editor-in-Chief Henrietta Leonard dies at 53)(Obituary)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Henrietta Leonard, M.D., Editor-in-Chief of The Brown University Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update. Rarely does the death of an individual trigger...

Clozapine (generic): Clozaril (brand).(YOUR MEDICATION INFORMATION)
October 1, 2007... Classification: Atypical antipsychotic. Common Usage: Clozapine is indicated for treatment-resistant schizophrenia and for suicidal behavior in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who are at chronic risk. Safety and...