B.E. Lahuis's research while affiliated with Accare – Kinder- en Jeugdpsychiatrie and other places

Publications (3)

Article
Adult patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have an increased risk of developing the metabolic syndrome. This is due to their psychiatric illness and to the use of antipsychotic drugs. Children and adolescents are being treated more and more with antipsychotics. The risk of metabolic abnormalities in this age group remains unclear. To in...

Citations

... Weight gain was another significant problem encountered in the management of the child described. Studies have shown that younger children are at much higher risk of metabolic side effects of second-generation antipsychotics [17]. The treatment team was vigilant about these effects and closely monitored weight and other metabolic parameters in addition to liaising with the dietician and encouraging physical activities. ...