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SynthesisPloS one2017

Cavum septum pellucidum and first-episode psychosis: A meta-analysis.

Hanwen Liu, Ling Li, Li Shen, Xianliang Wang, Yazhu Hou, Zhiqiang Zhao, Lili Gu, Jingyuan Mao

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Hanwen LiuTianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Ling LiChinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Li ShenDepartment of Psychosomatic Medicine, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Xianliang WangCardiovascular Department, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Yazhu HouCardiovascular Department, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Zhiqiang ZhaoCardiovascular Department, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Lili GuDepartment of Medical Administration, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Jingyuan MaoInternal Medicine Unit, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9882-7406

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo investigate the prevalence and changes of cavum septum pellucidum (CSP) in first-episode psychosis (FEP) patients.

methodsMedline, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) were searched to identify eligible studies comparing FEP patients and healthy controls from inception to Feb 29, 2016.

resultsTen cross-sectional studies and three longitudinal studies reported in ten articles met our criteria. Our meta-analysis found no significant differences in the prevalence of either "any CSP" (OR = 1.41; 95% CI 0.90-2.20; p = 0.13; I2 = 52.7%) or "large CSP" (OR = 1.10; 95% CI 0.77-1.58; p = 0.59; I2 = 24.1%) between FEP patients and healthy controls. However, the heterogeneity analysis of the prevalence of "any CSP" suggested bias in outcome reporting.

conclusionsThe results based on current evidence suggest it is unclear whether "any CSP" is a risk factor for FEP due to the heterogeneity of the studies. There is insufficient evidence to support that "large CSP" is a possible risk factor for FEP.

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AdultCross-Sectional StudiesDatabases, FactualFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMalePrevalencePsychotic DisordersSeptum PellucidumSex FactorsYoung Adult

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PMCPMC5435239

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