NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

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ZNF804A Gene linked to length of hospital stay for people with psychosis

BRC researchers have discovered a gene variant which could be useful for predicting the amount of time that people suffering with psychosis will spend in hospital.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 15 Dec 2015

Study highlights burden of eating disorders in South London

A new study has revealed that 7.5 per cent of adults in a group of people living in South London could be diagnosed as having an eating disorder.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 2 Dec 2015

MRI scans predict risk of relapse in major depressive disorder

New research could allow people in remission from major depressive disorder to predict whether they are likely to have another episode of depression in future.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 31 Oct 2015

Research with victims of human trafficking highlights complex mental health needs

Patients treated by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) have participated in research providing the first clinical evidence of the effects of human trafficking on mental health.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 19 Oct 2015

Brain inflammation linked to schizophrenia

Inflammation in the brain is linked to a greater risk of schizophrenia, according to a new study part-funded by the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 16 Oct 2015