Schizophrenia: Etiology, Pathophysiology and Management - A Review | ||||
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||||
Article 13, Volume 69, Issue 6, October 2017, Page 2640-2646 PDF (229.57 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.12816/0042241 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Bayan Zaid Fatani ![]() | ||||
1Um AlQura University | ||||
2Imam Abdulrahman Bin Fasial University | ||||
3Alamal Complex for Mental Health | ||||
4Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Introduction: Diagnosis of schizophrenia is largely a clinical assessment of a group of signs and symptoms. There are various factors that can be a cause or a risk factor for creating this disorder; some preventable and some non-preventable. The treatment options are diverse and are continuously being studied in order to enhance results and minimize adverse effect of various forms of therapy. Methodology: We conducted this review using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE, January 1987, through March 2017. The following search terms were used: schizophrenia, etiology of schizophrenia, pathophysiology, clinical features, and treatment of schizophrenia Aim: Our aim in this study was to understand the etiology, pathophysiology, and study various lines and advancement in management of schizophrenia. Conclusion: In the recent years, many treatment options are emerging where newer drugs and their combination with or without non-pharmacological therapy have shown promising results. More studies must be done to implement advanced regimens for treatment of schizophrenia. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Schizophrenia; genetic cause of schizophrenia; pharmacologic management of schizophrenia | ||||
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