Psychoimmunological alterations in schizophrenia: how do confounding variables influence the findings?

Authors
Rothermundt, M Arolt, V Peters, M Kirchner, H
Citation
M. Rothermundt et al., Psychoimmunological alterations in schizophrenia: how do confounding variables influence the findings?, KEY T BRAIN, 1999, pp. 71-80
Citations number
54
Categorie Soggetti
Current Book Contents
Journal title
PSYCHIATRY, PSYCHOIMMUNOLOGY, AND VIRUSES → ACNP
ISSN journal
09341420
Year of publication
1999
Pages
71 - 80
Database
ISI
SICI code
0934-1420(1999):<71:PAISHD>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
Several groups have contributed to the progress of immunological research i n schizophrenia. Early studies demonstrated partly divergent results. The r ecently improved control concerning confounding variables has lead to incre asingly consistent findings. The influence of psychotropic medication, seru m cortisol levels, different immunological techniques, sex differences and psychopathology on psychoimmunological findings in schizophrenia is discuss ed.