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Schizophrenia Discussion Thread.
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Schizophrenia Discussion Thread.
Hi Friends, This thread is dedicated to basic questions related to Schizophrenia. All are welcome to participate.
Check Below for Questions.
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Re: Schizophrenia Discussion Thread.
Q1: Check the WRONG statement regarding the EPIDEMIOLOGY of Schizophrenia:
(a) Compared to women onset of schizophrenia is earlier in men.
(b) Male schizophrenic patients have better outcome than females.
(c) Schizophrenia patients are more likely to be born in winter and early spring.
(d) Lifetime prevalence of any drug abuse is often >50% in Schizophrenics.
(a) Compared to women onset of schizophrenia is earlier in men.
(b) Male schizophrenic patients have better outcome than females.
(c) Schizophrenia patients are more likely to be born in winter and early spring.
(d) Lifetime prevalence of any drug abuse is often >50% in Schizophrenics.
Re: Schizophrenia Discussion Thread.
Admin wrote:Q1: Check the WRONG statement regarding the EPIDEMIOLOGY of Schizophrenia:
(a) Compared to women onset of schizophrenia is earlier in men.
(b) Male schizophrenic patients have better outcome than females.
(c) Schizophrenia patients are more likely to be born in winter and early spring.
(d) Lifetime prevalence of any drug abuse is often >50% in Schizophrenics.
b) Infact females have a better outcome compared to their male counterparts.
onset of schizophrenia is earlier in males with women showing a bimodal age distribution with a second peak in middle age.
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i have confusion regarding the role of nicotine in schizophrenia.
It is said that nicotine stimulates the dopaminergic neurons the fact which aids to its addictive potential and explains the efforts to use it in parkinsonism.
but it is also written that nicotine reduces positive symptoms of schizophrenia especially auditory hallucinations and hence those who smokes self medicates them with this neurotransmitter.
can someone please clear my confusion that how it helps with psychosis while it stimulates dopminergic neurons
thanks
It is said that nicotine stimulates the dopaminergic neurons the fact which aids to its addictive potential and explains the efforts to use it in parkinsonism.
but it is also written that nicotine reduces positive symptoms of schizophrenia especially auditory hallucinations and hence those who smokes self medicates them with this neurotransmitter.
can someone please clear my confusion that how it helps with psychosis while it stimulates dopminergic neurons
thanks
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