Study data from Fukushima Medical University provide new insights into schizophrenia
2007 NOV 19 -- Data detailed in 'Prolongation of P300 latency is associated with the duration of illness in male schizophrenia patients' have been presented. According to recent research published in the journal Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, "The association of P300 components with age, illness duration and gender were examined in schizophrenia patients and whether such variables indicate a progressive course. A total of 60 patients with schizophrenia and 70 healthy controls were studied utilizing standard auditory oddball tasks." "Both healthy and schizophrenia groups had a significant positive correlation between age and P300 latency. There was also a significant positive correlation between illness duration and P300 latency in the schizophrenia group. The prolonged latency of P300, associated with age or illness duration, was more prominent in male than female schizophrenia subjects," wrote Y. Mori and colleagues, Fukushima Medical University. The researchers concluded: "These findings suggest gender differences in disease progression in schizophrenia." Mori and colleagues published their study in Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences (Prolongation of P300 latency is associated with the duration of illness in male schizophrenia patients. Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 2007;61(5):471-8). For additional information, contact Y. Mori, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Dept. of Neuropsychiatry, Fukushima, Japan. The publisher's contact information for the journal Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences is: Blackwell Publishing Asia, 54 University St., PO Box 378, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia. Keywords: Japan, Fukushima, Psychiatry, Schizophrenia. This article was prepared by Mental Health Weekly Digest editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Mental Health Weekly Digest via NewsRx.com.
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