Schizophrenia Relapse
Scientists say measuring the levels of a brain-nourishing chemicals may be help them predict a schizophrenic patient's chance of suffering a relapse. According to a press release from Medical College of Georgia, for the next two-and-a-half years, researchers there will be measuring levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, in the blood of patients with schizophrenia to see if the pattern of their rise and fall is a good indicator that patients are at risk for a relapse. Scientists...
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Schizophrenia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Schizophrenia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Long-acting drug approved for schizophrenia
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FDA to consider schizophrenia med for bipolar disorder
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