NMDA receptor antibodies are found in a small subgroup of patients with first-episode psychosis, but their clinical relevance is unknown | Evidence-Based Mental Health
ABSTRACT FROM: Lennox B, Palmer-Cooper E, Pollak T, et al. Prevalence and clinical characteristics of serum neuronal cell surface antibodies in first-episode psychosis: a case–control study. Lancet Psychiatry 2017;4:42–8. What is already known on this topic? Antineuronal antibody-mediated encephalitis frequently presents with prominent psychiatric features. It has been hypothesised that antineuronal antibodies may play a pathophysiological role in subgroups of patients with psychotic disorders. To read the full article, log in using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details.
