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A systematic review of genetic variants associated with metabolic syndrome in patients with schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia research - 1 Jan 2016
Malan-Müller Stefanie, Kilian Sanja, van den Heuvel Leigh L, Bardien Soraya, Asmal Laila, Warnich Louise, Emsley Robin A, Hemmings Sîan M J, Seedat Soraya
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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of factors that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), one of the leading causes of mortality in patients with schizophrenia. Incidence rates of MetS are significantly higher in patients with schizophrenia compared to the general population. Several factors contribute to this high comorbidity. This systematic review focuses on genetic factors and interrogates...
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