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prodromal phase

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prodromal phase,
a clear deterioration in function before the active phase of a mental disturbance. It is not caused by a disorder in mood or a psychoactive substance and includes some residual phase symptoms.


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In the first or prodromal phase before it is visible, there is a tingling sensation and soreness.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is thought to be a prodromal phase of dementia and therefore highly predictive of subsequent conversion.
By Carl Sherman, contributing writer Monitor Prodromal Patients Closely Some data suggest that intervention during a prodromal phase may forestall the first psychotic episode entirely.
 
 
 
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