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Scientists identify susceptibility factor for bipolar disorder
A new study provides fascinating insight into the genetic basis of bipolar disorder, a highly heritable mood disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression. The research, published by Cell Press online February 24 in the American Journal of Human Genetics, identifies...more
03 03, 2011
A new clue to the genetics of bipolar disorder: Piccolo
Understanding the genetics of bipolar disorder could lead to new treatments, but identifying specific genetic variations associated with this disorder has been challenging.more
02 23, 2011
Signs of bipolar disorder
Of all mood disorders, bipolar is the most difficult to point out. It is good to know if one knows some signs of bipolar disorder; in that case, early detection can cause early diagnosis and treatment.more
12 04, 2010
Tips to deal with bipolar disorder
Most people who are in the arts are known to have the bipolar disorder, and while it is considered to be normal for these folks, the thing is that the extremes that one can go to, can be ironed out.more
11 18, 2010
FDA says no to new Alexza drug
Alexza Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday the Food and Drug Administration denied their application for their new drug that would treat agitation in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.more
10 11, 2010
When healthy mood goes missing
In Mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and major depression, healthy mood goes missing. It gets replace by imposters such as mania and depression, which pretend to be healthy moods but are not.more
10 08, 2010
Bipolar disorder does not increase risk of violent crime
A new study from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet suggests that bipolar disorder - or manic-depressive disorder - does not increase the risk of committing violent crime. Instead, the over-representation of individuals with bipolar disorder in violent crime statistics is almost entirely attributable...more
09 07, 2010
Solving the mystery of bone loss from drug for epilepsy and bipolar disorder
Scientists are reporting a possible explanation for the bone loss that may occur following long-term use of a medicine widely used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and other conditions. The drug, valproate, appears to reduce the formation of two key proteins important for bone strength,...more
08 04, 2010
Study examines hospital complication rates of bariatric surgery
An examination of hospital complication rates of bariatric surgery for more than 15,000 patients in Michigan finds that the frequency of serious complications is relatively low and is inversely associated with hospital and surgeon procedural volume, according to a study in the July 28 issue of JAMA.more
07 27, 2010
Six myths about bipolar disorders
Bipolar disorder or manic-depressive disorder is a psychiatric condition categorized by a series of mood disorders. These are usually defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated energy levels, cognition, and mood and one or more depressive episodes.more
07 20, 2010
