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Bipolar Disorder: Manic Mouse Made With One Gene Missing
Bipolar Disorder (BPD or
manic-depressive illness) is
one of the most serious of
all mental disorders,
affecting millions of
individuals worldwide.
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Wearable Technology Helps Monitor Mental Illness
A novel device called a
"LifeShirt" -- a
computerized vest that
continuously monitors the
patient's movements -- shows
that patterns of movements
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Delayed Treatment Of Childhood-onset Bipolar Disorder Results In Negative Outcome In Adults
Bipolar disorder is
estimated to affect
approximately 1-3 percent of
adults, but also can affect
children and adolescents.
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Gene Controlling Circadian Rhythms Implicated In Bipolar Disorder
Disrupt the gene that
regulates the biological
clocks in mice and they
become manic, exhibiting
behaviors similar to humans
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Is Bipolar Disorder Overdiagnosed?
May 6, 2008 — Fewer than half the patients previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder based on a comprehensive, psychiatric diagnostic interview -- the Structured Clinical ... > full story -
Benefits Of Omega-3s Still Unclear For Bipolar Disorder
April 24, 2008 — Despite intriguing findings that omega-3 fatty acid supplements could alleviate depression symptoms, there is still not enough evidence to say whether omega-3s are useful treatments for people with ... > full story -
Incidence, Precursors And Psychiatric Sequelae Of Major Psychiatric Disorders Revealed
April 22, 2008 — An analysis of NESARC's Wave 2 identifies predictors of first episodes of DSM-IV substance, mood and anxiety disorders. One-year incidence was highest for alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, major ... > full story -
Tamoxifen May Help Treat Mania In Patients With Bipolar Disorder
March 4, 2008 — A small, three-week trial of tamoxifen, a drug typically used to treat breast cancer, indicates that it also may decrease symptoms of mania in patients with bipolar disorder, according to a new ... > full story -
Chemical Signature Of Manic Depression Discovered
February 10, 2008 — People with manic depression have a distinct chemical signature in their brains, according to a new study. The research may also indicate how the mood stabilizers used to treat the disorder ... > full story -
Bright Light Therapy Eases Bipolar Depression For Some
January 3, 2008 — Bright light therapy can ease bipolar depression in some patients, a new study has found. Women with bipolar depression were given light boxes and instructed on how to use them at home. Using the ... > full story -
Brain Differences Identified In Adolescents With Mental Illness
December 10, 2007 — Puberty may have an impact on areas of the brain that contribute to bipolar disorder or schizophrenia in youth, according to a new ... > full story -
Stable Sleep Patterns And Regular Routines May Improve Outcomes In Bipolar Disorder
December 10, 2007 — Bipolar disorder, commonly known as manic-depressive disorder, is highly influenced by the circadian system -- the body's internal clock -- and a specific kind of psychotherapy may help decrease ... > full story -
Facial Expressions Have Greater Impact On Kids With Bipolar Disorder
November 27, 2007 — Children with bipolar disorder respond differently to facial expressions than typically developing children without psychiatric disorders, according to a new study. Children with bipolar disorder ... > full story -
Asthma Linked To Depressive Disorders, Study Suggests
November 7, 2007 — Young people with asthma are about twice as likely to suffer from depressive and anxiety disorders than are children without asthma, according to a new study. Previous research had suggested a ... > full story
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