Article
Shared neurocognitive dysfunctions in young offspring at extreme risk for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder in eastern quebec multigenerational families.
Schizophrenia bulletin - 1 Sept 2009
Maziade Michel, Rouleau Nancie, Gingras Nathalie, Boutin Pierrette, Paradis Marie-Eve, Jomphe Valérie, Boutin Julie, Létourneau Karine, Gilbert Elsa, Lefebvre Andrée-Anne, Doré Marie-Claire, Marino Cecilia, Battaglia Marco, Mérette Chantal, Roy Marc-André
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Adult patients having schizophrenia (SZ) or bipolar disorder (BP) may have in common neurocognitive deficits. Former evidence suggests impairments in several neuropsychological functions in young offspring at genetic risk for SZ or BP. Moreover, a dose-response relation may exist between the degree of familial loading and cognitive impairments. This study examines the cognitive functioning of...
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