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Precursors and prodromata of schizophrenia: findings from the Edinburgh High Risk Study and their literature context.
Psychological medicine - 1 Nov 2006
Owens D G Cunningham, Johnstone Eve C
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BACKGROUND: In schizophrenia research, 'high risk' traditionally referred to studies of the offspring of schizophrenic parents at genetically enhanced risk of illness development. Sixteen major high-risk studies have been undertaken although only six followed through to formal illness so data on prediction remain weak. Recently, 'high risk' has widened to encompass individuals considered 'at risk' by having 'high...
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