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Article August 15, 2005

An Overview of Common Medical Comorbidities in Patients With Schizophrenia

Henry A. Nasrallah, MD

J Clin Psychiatry 2005;66(suppl 6):3-4

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Schizophrenia is frequently associated with several comorbid medical conditions.1 In a review by Green et al.,2 it was reported that at least 1 comorbid psychiatric or medical condition is present in approximately 50% of patients with schizophrenia. Medical conditions of concern may include, but are not limited to, cardiac disease, metabolic disorders, substance use disorders, infectious disease, and neurologic disorders.’ ‹’ ‹
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