Chapter title |
The Application of Multiplex Biomarker Techniques for Improved Stratification and Treatment of Schizophrenia Patients.
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Chapter number | 2 |
Book title |
Multiplex Biomarker Techniques
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Published in |
Methods in molecular biology, January 2017
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DOI | 10.1007/978-1-4939-6730-8_2 |
Pubmed ID | |
Book ISBNs |
978-1-4939-6729-2, 978-1-4939-6730-8
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Authors |
Johann Steiner, Paul C. Guest, Hassan Rahmoune, Daniel Martins-de-Souza |
Editors |
Paul C. Guest |
Abstract |
In the case of major psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, shortcomings in the conversion of scientific discoveries into newer and safer treatment options has led to a loss of confidence and precipitated a crisis for large pharmaceutical companies. This chapter describes how incorporation of multiplex biomarker approaches into the clinical pipeline can lead to better patient characterization, delivery of novel treatment approaches and help to renew efforts in this important area. The development of specific biomarker test panels for disease prediction should facilitate early intervention strategies, which may help to slow disease development or progression. Furthermore, the development of such tests using lab-on-a-chip and smartphone platforms will help to shift diagnosis and treatment of this major disorder into a point-of-care setting for improved patient outcomes. |
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Student > Bachelor | 9 | 19% |
Student > Postgraduate | 5 | 11% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 5 | 11% |
Student > Master | 4 | 9% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 4 | 9% |
Other | 7 | 15% |
Unknown | 13 | 28% |
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Psychology | 7 | 15% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 3 | 6% |
Computer Science | 3 | 6% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 2 | 4% |
Other | 4 | 9% |
Unknown | 14 | 30% |