Thursday, 8 December 2016

Some psychosis cases an 'immune disorder'

Some psychosis cases an 'immune disorder' Some patients sectioned with psychotic conditions, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, may actually have a treatable immune disorder, say Oxford University scientists.

A study in the Lancet Psychiatry suggests up to one in 11 cases of psychosis may involve antibodies attacking parts of the brain.

Blood samples were taken from 228 people in a UK-wide trial.

The finding is controversial, but opens up a new way of treating patients. BBC News

See also:

No comments:

Post a Comment