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Schizophrenia Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Yu, Y - Schizophrenia Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings FINAL.pptx Schizophrenia: Pathogenesis and Clinical FindingsDelusions(Fixed, false beliefs out of keeping with cultural background)? dopaminergic transmission in mesocortical projection? dopaminergic transmission in mesolimbic projection Author: Yan YuReviewers:Sara Meunier Briana CassettaJoAnna FayPhilip Stokes** MD at time of publicationLegend:Published November 5, 2013 on www.thecalgaryguide.comMechanismPathophysiologySign/Symptom/Lab FindingComplicationsGenetics (50% monozygotic twin risk, 6-13% 1st degree relative risk)Speech disorganization or senselessness (Tangentiality, derailment, word salads)Dopaminergic neurons here project into the limbic system, responsible for behaviors and emotions.SchizophreniaDopamine Hypothesis(predominant theory)Other biological theories (under investigation)High

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