Related Experiment Videos
Schizophrenia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
1Department of Psychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, PA.
Comprehensive Psychiatry
|July 1, 1990
Summary
This study explores the link between schizophrenia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), suggesting neuromuscular dysfunction in schizophrenia might predispose individuals to ALS. Further research is needed to confirm this CNS disorder association.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Schizophrenia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are central nervous system (CNS) disorders with unknown causes.
- An association between schizophrenia and ALS, though infrequently reported, is not rare.
- Neuromuscular abnormalities, particularly involving the alpha-motor neuron, have been observed in some schizophrenia patients.