A recent study published in American Journal of Psychiatry shows a hyperactive immune response in the brains of those diagnosed with schizophrenia compared to non-ill persons. This may lead to new treatments.
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Cytokine-related inflammation in the brains of highly depressed and/or anxious non-psychotic, as well as psychotic (including sz) patients has been a topic of investigation for at least decade. Anecdotal reports suggest some sz pts benefit from taking NSAIDs and even AI herbs like turmeric because they reduce inflammation.
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