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. 2014 Sep;39(9):638-45.

Schizophrenia: overview and treatment options

Krishna R Patel, Jessica Cherian, Kunj Gohil, Dylan Atkinson

Schizophrenia: overview and treatment options

Krishna R Patel et al. P T. 2014 Sep.

Abstract

Schizophrenia is a complex disorder characterized by an array of symptoms. This heterogeneity has resulted in a lack of consensus regarding diagnostic criteria, etiology, and pathophysiology, and has complicated efforts to devise effective treatments.

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Pathophysiology of Schizophrenia,
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