Background Neuroinflammation and white matter pathology have each been independently
associated with schizophrenia, and experimental studies have revealed mechanisms by …

The high societal and individual cost of schizophrenia necessitates finding better, more
effective treatment, diagnosis, and prevention strategies. One of the obstacles in this …

Background Persons with mental disorders are at a higher risk than the general population
for the subsequent development of certain medical conditions. Methods We used a …

Background Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are complex conditions whose pathogenesis
may be attributed to gene–environment interactions. There are no definitive mechanisms …

Autoimmunity, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and schizophrenia have been associated with
one another for a long time. This paper reviews these connections and provides a context by …

The notion of immunological pathways playing a role in the etiology of a subset of psychotic
disorders has received increased interest in the last decades. One of the findings that has …

Objective This review explores the association between psoriasis and mental illness and the
potential underlying pathophysiologic explanations for this association. Method Using a …

The evidence to date, coupled with advances in immunology and genetics has afforded the
field an unparalleled opportunity to investigate the hypothesis that a subset of patients with …

Studying the phenotypic manifestations of increased genetic liability for schizophrenia can
increase our understanding of this disorder. Specifically, information from alleles identified in …

Background A relationship between non-neurological autoimmune (NNAI) disorders and
psychosis has been widely reported but not yet subjected to meta-analysis. We conducted …