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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by breakdown of the thought process and the inability to act normally in social situations due to poor emotional responsiveness.  Schizophrenia is the most severe of the mental illnesses and can affect all spheres of life; including perception, thought, judgment, mood, drive and ultimately, personality. It occurs in all societies at about the same rate; regardless of class, color, religion, culture or intelligence. Majority of people develop schizophrenia between the ages of 15-25 years. It affects both males and females alike. However, the onset often occurs earlier in men than in women. Schizophrenia is a complex illness and its exact cause is not known. Genes and brain chemistry play a role in the development of schizophrenia. People with schizophrenia may hear voices, see things that are not there or believe that others are reading or controlling their minds. Based on the symptoms there are five types of schizophrenia:  Paranoid schizophrenia - Delusions and auditory hallucinations Disorganized schizophrenia - Disorganized speech and behavior Catatonic schizophrenia - Disorders of movement Undifferentiated schizophrenia - Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech or behavior, catatonic behavior. Residual schizophrenia - Difficulty speaking and expressing emotion and problems with attention, memory and organization.Antipsychotic medicines can relieve many of the symptoms of schizophrenia. Staying on the prescribed medicine for as long as the doctor recommends can prevent relapses. With medication and supportive therapy, many people improve enough to lead satisfying lives. |
Latest Publication and Research on Schizophrenia - Updated on 04/18/2013.
Reduced crowding and poor contour detection in schizophrenia are consistent with weak surround inhibition. - Published by PubMed
Memantine reverses social withdrawal induced by ketamine in rats. - Published by PubMed
NMDA receptors in nervous system diseases. - Published by PubMed
Association of serotonin transporter gene (SLC6A4) polymorphisms with schizophrenia susceptibility and symptoms in a Chinese-Han population. - Published by PubMed
The ventral portion of the CA1 region of the hippocampus and the prefrontal cortex as candidate regions for neuromodulation in schizophrenia. - Published by PubMed
Reduced crowding and poor contour detection in schizophrenia are consistent with weak surround inhibition. - Published by PubMed
Memantine reverses social withdrawal induced by ketamine in rats. - Published by PubMed
NMDA receptors in nervous system diseases. - Published by PubMed
Association of serotonin transporter gene (SLC6A4) polymorphisms with schizophrenia susceptibility and symptoms in a Chinese-Han population. - Published by PubMed
The ventral portion of the CA1 region of the hippocampus and the prefrontal cortex as candidate regions for neuromodulation in schizophrenia. - Published by PubMed
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mvkulk
Posted on: 09/12/2011 I feel harmones/vitamins/minerals may also play a role in SZ. what are the test can be conducted for male 28 years having SZ since 10 years
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Posted on: 01/10/2011 what are the drugs available in india for treating positive symptoms in Schizophrenia?
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Nishant_Sinha
Posted on: 08/23/2010 I am seeking help for my 28 year old brother-in-law who is suffering from schizophrenia and is under treatment for the past 6-7 months.His parents are no more and there is no one to look after him. I want to rehabilitate him as this is affecting my conjugal life.Please let me know the possible alternatives. |
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alyssum
Posted on: 05/20/2010 I am looking for a Schizophrenia Support Group to help my 51 year old son who seems to get no help. His father had Chromosome 17 Dis-inhibition, Dementia, Parkinson disease, Atrophy Complex which has been 50% inherited. It was thought until Dec, 2008 that my son had this disorder, however it was diagnosed as Paranoid Schizophrenia then. My son is very sick and I can't seem to get help anywhere. |
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hlasny
Posted on: 06/01/2007 Hypofunction of glutamatergic neurons has been hypothesized to caused schizophrenia. For example, see conclusions from the symposium entitled, "Not Just Dopamine Any More: Emerging Glutamatergic Therapies for Schizophrenia,"
Calcium deficiency may be a predisposing or causative factor in schizophrenia ?
This concept is based on the demonstration that „NMDA receptor hypofunction“ can be based on calcium-deficiency, potentiated by nutritional hypoproteinemia - chapter “Hyperfunction (Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson disease) and hypofunction (schizophrenia) of glutamatergic neurons”.
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Posted on: 04/22/2007 can ayurvedic medicine be used with allopathy medicine eg qutan |
