Article
Understanding the physiology of schizophrenia.
The Journal of clinical psychiatry - 1 Mar 2013
Kirkpatrick Brian
Abstract excerpt
The physiology of schizophrenia includes complex genetic and environmental interactions. Current treatment largely focuses on positive symptoms, but many patients with schizophrenia present with additional symptoms and conditions that hinder their social and occupational functioning. The study of the physiology of this disorder has expanded beyond dopamine dysfunction to include the glutamate, serotonin, and...
Topics
- Adult
- Antipsychotic Agents
- Behavioral Symptoms
- Comorbidity
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Female
- Gene-Environment Interaction
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Inflammation
- Male
- Patient Care Management