Research Roundup

Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Second-generation antipsychotics in children Second generation antipsychotics such as clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine and quetiapine pose a serious risk to children, resulting in weight gain, dyslipidemia, and development of diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome. Children who are prescribed second generation antipsychotics are at risk of