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Lead author Heather Burrell Ward, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains, “Cognitive impairment is highly prevalent in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. There are currently no medications to treat cognitive impairment, resulting in significant disability. This impairment is frequently present by the time an individual has their first psychotic break, making early detection and intervention critical. Our current study is part of our work to understand and treat the medication-resistant symptoms of psychotic disorders.”