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. 2006 Apr;32(2):234-7.
doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbj055. Epub 2006 Feb 21.

Treatment of schizophrenia negative symptoms: future prospects

Stephen M Erhart  1 , Stephen R Marder, William T Carpenter
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Treatment of schizophrenia negative symptoms: future prospects

Stephen M Erhart et al. Schizophr Bull. 2006 Apr.

Abstract

New findings from neuroscience, genetics, and experimental psychology have emerged that provide alternative explanations of many negative symptoms. We review the continuing limitations in treatment and discuss possible sources of heterogeneity among negative symptoms. We also anticipate conceptual uncertainties that may arise with forthcoming treatment developments.

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