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SCHIZOPHRENIA RISK PREDICTION MODEL​​​

​​A Nomogram Calculator based on Minor Physical Anomalies
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A nomogram model was used for predicting risk of schizophrenia using qualitative and quantitative minor physical anomalies. 
The predictors of the model were identified via logistic and lasso regression analyses.

Total Points:
Risk of Schizophrenia:

Logistic Regression Lasso Regression

Skull height cm

Nasal width cm

Mouth width cm

Palate width cm

Interpupillary distance cm

Hair whorls

No Yes

Epicanthus

No Yes

Adherent ear lobes

No Yes

High palate

No Yes

Furrowed tongue

No Yes

Hyperconvex fingernails

No Yes

Big gap between first and second toes

No Yes

Soft ears

No Yes

× Disclaimer:
The calculator is not meant to be a substitute for medical opinions by qualified psychiatrists regarding schizophrenia diagnosis. Results from the calculator should only be used in conjunction with all other clinical information on each case and only for research.

​Sheng-Hsiang Lin, Ph.D. 
Laboratory of Genetic Psychiatric Epidemiology and Biostatistics
​Institute of Clinical Medicine
​National Cheng Kung University
​Tainan, Taiwan
[email protected]

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