Diagnosis

Recent attention in psychiatric literature has highlighted social risk factors for chronic psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, which include parental maltreatment, exposure to violence, stressful life events, emigration, and...
CURATED BY: Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C

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Review Reassesses Schizophrenia’s Neurodegenerative Hypothesis

Schizophrenia has long been understood primarily through the lens of neurodevelopmental hypotheses, which attribute the disorder's origins to brain development...
CURATED BY:
Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C

Unraveling the Complexity of Schizophrenia: Insights from Genetics, Neuroimaging, and Neurobiology

Schizophrenia is a complex, chronic mental disorder marked by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, social withdrawal, and emotional flatness. Diagnosis...
CURATED BY:
Josh Hamilton,
DNP, APRN-BC, CTMH,
CNE, CLNC, FAANP

Study Suggests COVID-19 Infection May Increase Risk of Developing Schizophrenia

A study explored the likelihood of developing schizophrenia following a COVID-19 infection. Results indicate that changes in the immune system...
CURATED BY:
Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C

Study Reveals Altered Brain Activity Linked to Social Functioning in Schizophrenia Patients

Researchers investigated the impact of schizophrenia (SZ) on social functioning by analyzing brain activity in SZ patients compared to healthy...
CURATED BY:
Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C

Study Reveals Age and Sex Influence on Health Impact of Schizophrenia’s Genetic and Environmental Risks

A study analyzed how schizophrenia's polygenic risk and exposome scores impact health, noting age and sex differences. Analyzing data from...
CURATED BY:
Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C

Learning from Multiple Sclerosis: Insights for Improving Schizophrenia Diagnosis

Researchers compared the diagnoses of multiple sclerosis (MS), with a well-established pathophysiology, defined biomarkers, and improved treatment options, and schizophrenia...
CURATED BY:
Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C
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