Brain imaging reveals visual cortex differences in severe mental illness

Researchers have identified structural and functional abnormalities in the visual cortex of patients with severe mental disorders, compared to healthy individuals. The findings could improve diagnostic tools and guide targeted treatment strategies for conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, potentially reducing misdiagnosis and improving clinical outcomes.

Originaltitel: Relationship between function and structure in the visual cortex in healthy individuals and in patients with severe mental disorders