Research Exercise Biological Markers and the Future of Early Diagnosis and Treatment in Schizophrenia

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Research Exercise

Biological Markers and the Future of Early Diagnosis and Treatment in Schizophrenia

A great deal of research has suggested that in many diseases the earlier the diagnosis, with subsequent proper intervention, the greater likelihood of positive outcomes in many cases. Schizophrenia is one such illness in which early diagnosis and intervention can mean the difference between a functional life, including family, friends, and a career, and a life full of dysfunction, with impairment and the possibility of homelessness and inpatient hospitalization. This article discusses biological markers and the future of early diagnostic techniques for patients with schizophrenia.

http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/articles/biological-markers-and-future-early-diagnosis-and-treatment-schizophrenia

After reading the article “Biological Markers and Future Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Schizophrenia,” consider the questions below. Then submit your responses.

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The lifetime prevalence of schizophrenia is estimated to be what percentage?

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Numerous studies have demonstrated that persons born in the winter and spring months have a

excess risk for schizophrenia.

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Structural MRI studies of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia have shown reductions in all of the following brain areas except which one of the following?

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What have CT scans in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia shown?

One possible answer might be that CT scans consistently show ventricular enlargement in the brains of patients with schizophrenia.

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What might biological markers in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia target?

One possible answer might be the targeting of the etiology of the disease, its pathophysiology, or physical expression of the disease.

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