Both the discovery of biomarkers of schizophrenia and the verification of biological
hypotheses of schizophrenia are an essential part of the process of understanding the …

Human neurohormone vasopressin (AVP) is synthesized in overlapping regions in the
hypothalamus. It is mainly known for its vasoconstricting abilities, and it is responsible for the …

Oxytocin (OT) is a nonapeptide mainly produced in the supraoptic and paraventricular
nuclei. OT in the brain and blood has extensive functions in both mental and physical …

The high prevalence of metabolic syndrome in persons with schizophrenia has spurred
investigational efforts to study the mechanism beneath its pathophysiology. Early psychosis …

Psychosis refers to a mental health condition characterized by a loss of touch with reality,
comprising delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thought, disorganized behavior …

Schizophrenia is characterized by symptoms of psychosis and sociocognitive deficits.
Considering oxytocin's antipsychotic and prosocial properties, numerous clinical, and …

Background Social determinants of health (SDoHs) are nonmedical factors that significantly
impact health and longevity. We found no published reviews on the biology of SDoHs in …

Cognitive impairments associated with schizophrenia (CIAS) represent a central element of
the symptomatology of this severe mental disorder. CIAS substantially determine the …

Eating disorders continue to be a major public health issue and important cause of morbidity
and premature mortality, particularly for young people. Yet in a concerning dialectic, this …

Anxiety and mood disorders are prevalent, disabling, and frequently difficult to treat. Such
disorders are often comorbid and share similar characteristics. For more accurate diagnosis …