Cognitive Function & Neuroprotection In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia has a worldwide prevalence of approximately 1%.1 Individuals living with the disease often experience neurocognitive deficits, as well as poor memory and attention, which are considered core symptoms for the illness.2 Current evidence also suggests that neuroinflammation, a byproduct of neurotransmitter dysfunctions as a results of increased pro-inflammatory cytokines, may play a role in cognitive dysfunction and neurodegeneration in serious mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia.1
Recent evidence suggests that cognitive deficits may be present even before the onset of illness, …
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