Journal of Psychiatry

Neuroinflammation: Effects on major Psychiatric Illnesses

7^th Annual Congress on Mental Health

September 08, 2021 | Webinar

Prasanna N. de Silva

University of Sunderland, United Kingdom

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Psychiatry

Abstract:

This review of available longitudinal structural imaging and immunological findings in first onset schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism suggests that different patterns of synaptic pruning lead to various phenotypes. Proposals for future research strategies to try to replicate these findings are suggested, potential biomarkers to assist in diagnosis and determining the optimum duration of maintenance treatment are considered and ideas of potential immunotherapy augmentation.

Biography :

Dr de Silva is a duel trained adult and old age psychiatrist, with experience in research involving functional brain imaging. He is a senior lecturer at Sunderland University and works clinically for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne ad Wear NHS Trust as a dementia specialist at Monkwearmouth Hospital, Sunderland.