Hearing Deficits in Schizophrenia Tied to Specific Brain Receptor

Newswise — NEW YORK NY (December 2, 2016)—The inability to hear subtle changes in pitch, a common and debilitating problem for people with schizophrenia, is due to dysfunctional N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) brain receptors, according to a study by Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers. The study also shows that this hearing issue can be improved by combining auditory training exercises with a drug that targets NMDA receptors.

The findings were published online today in the journal Brain

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Why are they focusing on this? How about making a better medication?
My pitch detector is working just fine, what I do need is a med that doesnt have side effects. Thanks Columbia Presbyterian. Glad to know that Im dying over here nd you guys are dicking around with peoples hearing. Thanks for the hope this holliday season.

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