Editorial
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World J Clin Cases. Jan 6, 2025; 13(1): 96578
Published online Jan 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i1.96578
Advancement in utilization of magnetic resonance imaging and biomarkers in the understanding of schizophrenia
Aidan K Tirpack, Danyaal G Buttar, Mandeep Kaur
Aidan K Tirpack, Danyaal G Buttar, Department of Psychiatry, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Buies Creek, NC 27506, United States
Mandeep Kaur, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville, WI 53548, United States
Author contributions: Tirpack AK and Kaur M designed the research study; Tirpack AK, Buttar DG, Kaur M performed the research and wrote the manuscript; Tirpack AK, Buttar DG, Kaur M revised the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: None of the authors have any conflict of interest to report.
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Corresponding author: Mandeep Kaur, MD, Associate Professor, Staff Physician, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center, Mercyhealth Behavioral Health Clinic, 903 Mineral Point Ave, Janesville, WI 53548, United States. mandy.drmandeep@gmail.com
Received: May 10, 2024
Revised: September 17, 2024
Accepted: September 27, 2024
Published online: January 6, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric condition that has life-long implications for the individual as well as their family. The underlying psychopathology is still unclear and evolving. With advancements in the field of neuroimaging and neurotransmitters the understanding of the disorder is gradually improving, however, a lot of work is still needed in this area. In this editorial article we briefly discuss what we already know and how recently published articles help to advance our knowledge about schizophrenia.