Article March 4, 2009

Proceedings and Data From The Schizophrenia Summit: A Critical Appraisal to Improve the Management of Schizophrenia

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J Clin Psychiatry 2009;70(suppl 1):4-46

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In mid-February 2008, a panel of 10 nationally recognized schizophrenia research experts wasassembled in a Schizophrenia Summit to focus on controversies that exist in treating patients withschizophrenia. The current literature related to the diagnosis and etiopathology of schizophrenia wasevaluated regarding the identification of a prodromal phase, brain changes, cognitive impairments,genetic factors, and use of neuroimaging in patients with schizophrenia.’ ‹