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Sex differences across developmental domains among children with a familial risk of severe mental disorders.
Psychological medicine - 1 Jun 2023
Burton Birgitte Klee, Andersen Klaus Kaae, Greve Aja N, Hemager Nicoline, Spang Katrine S, Ellersgaard Ditte, Christiani Camilla J, Gantriis Ditte, Gregersen Maja, Søndergaard Anne, Jepsen Jens Richardt M, Bliksted Vibeke Fuglsang, Mors Ole, Plessen Kerstin Jessica, Nordentoft Merete, Thorup Anne A E
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Sex differences in brain structure and neurodevelopment occur in non-clinical populations. We investigated whether sex had a similar effect on developmental domains amongst boys and girls with a familial risk of schizophrenia (FHR-SZ), bipolar disorder (FHR-BP), and controls. METHODS: Through Danish registries, we identified 522 7-year-old children (242 girls) with FHR-SZ, FHR-BP, and controls. We...
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