Advances in the study of drugs to combat cognitive impairment in schizophrenia

(University of the Basque Country) A study by the UPV/EHU has assessed the effectiveness of various drugs, which are used to delay cognitive deterioration in patients with Alzheimer's, in improving cognitive impairment displayed by patients with schizophrenia. Through an analysis of nine clinical trials carried out worldwide, the researchers have specified a series of methodological improvements in the study of drugs that ensure the functional recovery of these patients.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news