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Examining the association between genetic liability for schizophrenia and psychotic symptoms in Alzheimer's disease.
Translational psychiatry - 22 Oct 2019
Creese Byron, Vassos Evangelos, Bergh Sverre, Athanasiu Lavinia, Johar Iskandar, Rongve Arvid, Medbøen Ingrid Tøndel, Vasconcelos Da Silva Miguel, Aakhus Eivind, Andersen Fred, Bettella Francesco, Braekhus Anne, Djurovic Srdjan, Paroni Giulia, Proitsi Petroula, Saltvedt Ingvild, Seripa Davide, Stordal Eystein, Fladby Tormod, Aarsland Dag, Andreassen Ole A, Ballard Clive, Selbaek Geir
Abstract excerpt
Psychosis (delusions or hallucinations) in Alzheimer's disease (AD + P) occurs in up to 50% of individuals and is associated with significantly worse clinical outcomes. Atypical antipsychotics, first developed for schizophrenia, are commonly used in AD + P, suggesting shared mechanisms. Despite this implication, little empirical research has been conducted to examine whether there are mechanistic similarities...
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