Changes in peripheral blood compounds following psychopharmacological treatment in drug-na ïve first-episode patients with either schizophrenia or major depressive disorder: a meta-analysis

CONCLUSIONS: Psychopharmacological treatment has modulating effects on BDNF and TNFα in drug-naïve first-episode patients with either schizophrenia or MDD. These findings support efforts for further research into transdiagnostic preventive strategies and augmentation therapy for those with immune dysfunctions.PMID:33653423 | DOI:10.1017/S0033291721000155

Source: Psychological Medicine - March 3, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nuray Çakici Arjen L Sutterland Brenda W J H Penninx Lieuwe de Haan Nico J M van Beveren Source Type: research