Interesting research topic needed for schizophrenia

[gotrumpet]

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Any good ideas on interesting aspects of schizophrenia on a particular patient to research on?

 

[doc05]

how about...

comorbid conditions? effects on work/social functioning?

 

[dredd]

I've always wondered why they smoke so much and don't seem to get lung cancer as much as they should.

 

[bobbyseal]

ECT indications for schizo is pretty good.

That's what I did. Do a little history of ECT, current use, etc.

 

[dry dre]

Originally posted by dredd
I've always wondered why they smoke so much and don't seem to get lung cancer as much as they should.

If you're really interested, do a pubmed search on the relationship of nicotine (nicotinic receptors) and schizophrenia. This has been researched for a while, and continues to be researched.

In short, nicotine at least slightly helps many schizophrenics organize thoughts. This is a gross generalization, but it's a start.