Neurological disorders in schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia (SZ) is a complex, heterogeneous, and disabling psychiatric disorder that impairs multiple aspects of human cognitive, perceptual, emotional, and behavioral functioning. SZ is relatively frequent (prevalence around 1%), with onset usually during adolescence or early adulthood, and has a deteriorating course. The rapidly growing area of neuroimaging research has has found clear evidence of many cortical and subcortical abnormalities in individuals with SZ. In this article the most recent findings from multiple studies on neurological disorders in SZ are reviewed, and the authors make a strong argument for a neurological basis of the schizophrenic process.
Danielyan
Arman
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45244, USA.
Nasrallah
Henry A
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D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001921:Brain / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications*; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000150:complications*
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