CSF sub-compartments in relation to plasma osmolality in healthy controls and in patients with first episode schizophrenia
Gunduz-Bruce H, Narr KL, Gueorguieva R, Toga AW, Szeszko PR, Ashtari M, Robinson DG, Sevy S, Kane JM, Bilder RM. CSF sub-compartments in relation to plasma osmolality in healthy controls and in patients with first episode schizophrenia. Psychiatry Research 2007, 155: 57-66. PMID: 17398079, PMCID: PMC3299193, DOI: 10.1016/j.pscychresns.2006.12.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst-episode schizophreniaHealthy controlsEpisode schizophreniaMagnetic resonance imagingVentricle sizePlasma osmolalityHealthy control groupSignificant group effectVentricular morphologyCSF concentrationsLateral ventricleHealthy volunteersBlood samplesPatientsControl groupHigher plasmaWhite matterResonance imagingSuperior hornBrain morphologyTesla scannerSchizophreniaSignificant correlationOsmolalityPreliminary evidence