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H. Laurikainen

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The Brain Endocannabinoid System is Differentially Regulated in Male and Female Patients with First-Episode Psychosis

Schizophrenia Bulletin April 10, 2026 H. Laurikainen, R. Armio, L. Tuominen et al.

Abstract Background and Hypothesis A sex difference in the clinical presentation of schizophrenia is well known. Males have on average an earlier symptom onset, worse functional capacity, and more negative symptoms. Studies on the neurobiological correlates of psychosis show that brain endocannabinoid system (ECS) is dysregulated in male patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP). We now...