This SharePost is the first of a two-part series and examines a greatly disabling symptom of schizophrenia: cognitive deficit. I quickly realized my near-photographic memory was not the norm. My psychiatrist told me, "Cognitive deficit is seen by leading schizophrenia researchers as the true hallmark of the illness." Unlike hearing voices whose role has been well-documented as a classic symptom, cognitive impairment wasn't considered to be significant until recently.
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This is a two-part study designed to assess the effects of a new drug (AQW051) for schizophrenia. In the first part, scientists will assess brain... Read more »
This is a study to assess the safety and tolerability of multiple doses of a new drug called AQW051 in people with schizophrenia. This national... Read more »
John Hopkins University researchers say they have identified a new gene variation that may influence the delusions associated with schizophrenia.... Read more »
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