An extensive literature regarding gender differences relevant to several aspects of
schizophrenia is nowadays available. It includes some robust findings as well as some …

Introduction: Most medical diagnoses present somewhat differently in men and women,
more so at specific periods of life. Treatment effects may also differ. This is true for …

Background People with severe mental illness (SMI) have a higher prevalence of several
chronic physical health conditions, and the prevalence of physical multimorbidity is expected …

Early detection and prompt treatment of psychosis is of the utmost importance. The great
variability in clinical onset, illness course, and response to pharmacological and …

Background The occurrence of multiple co-occurring chronic health conditions, known as
multimorbidity, is associated with decreases in quality of life for patients and poses unique …

Women with schizophrenia show sex-specific health needs that differ according to stage of
life. The aim of this narrative review is to resolve important questions concerning the …

Background People with severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia-spectrum disorder
and bipolar disorder, face poorer health outcomes from multiple chronic illnesses. Physical …

To address physical health inequalities among people with mental disorders compared with
the general population, we must focus on the physical health from the very first point of …

The transition to menopause, usually occurring between the ages of 40 and 55, is a time
when women are particularly vulnerable. When preexisting mental illness is present …

Few studies have assessed the overall impact of outpatient service use on acute care use,
comparing patients with different types of substance-related disorders (SRD) and …