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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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Young Adults May Outgrow Bipolar Disorder
September 29, 2009 — Bipolar disorder, or manic-depression, causes severe and unusual shifts in mood and energy, affecting a person's ability to perform everyday tasks. With symptoms often starting in early adulthood, ... > full story -
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Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
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Disorders and Syndromes
Attention Deficit Disorder
If Bipolar Disorder Is Over-diagnosed, What Are The Actual Diagnoses?
July 29, 2009 — A year ago, researchers reported that fewer than half the patients previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder received an actual diagnosis of bipolar disorder after using a comprehensive, psychiatric ... > full story -
Psychiatry
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Children's Health
Disorders and Syndromes
Attention Deficit Disorder
Irritability Should Be Considered When Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder In Children
June 25, 2009 — Diagnosing children with bipolar disorder is challenging and controversial. Some children with bipolar disorder are diagnosed based on irritable mood alone. Findings support current diagnostic ... > full story -
Skin Cells Provide New Knowledge About Brain Functions
June 4, 2009 — Until now diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have been difficult to study biologically, since this would entail taking samples from the patient’s brain. But new research findings ... > full story -
Specialty Care Costs For Patients With Bipolar Disorder Are Higher Than Diabetes And Other Chronic Diseases
May 21, 2009 — Researchers have found that bipolar disorder is more costly than other chronic conditions such as diabetes, depression, asthma or coronary artery ... > full story -
Schizophrenia And Manic-depressive Disorder: Genetic Variant Impairs Communication Within Brain
May 1, 2009 — For some time now it has been known that certain hereditary factors enhance the risk of schizophrenia or a manic-depressive disorder. However, just how this occurs had remained obscure. Researchers ... > full story -
Lithium And The Brain: New Light On Bipolar Treatment Drugs
April 27, 2009 — New research suggests a possible pathway for the operation of lithium in the treatment of bipolar disorder. It offers potential for new perspectives on the genetics of bipolar disorder and the ... > full story -
Having Parents With Bipolar Disorder Associated With Increased Risk Of Psychiatric Disorders
March 3, 2009 — Children and teens of parents with bipolar disorder appear to have an increased risk of early-onset bipolar disorder, mood disorders and anxiety disorders, according to a new ... > full story -
New Treatment Approach Needed For Management Of Depression With Bipolar Disorder
February 21, 2009 — Scientists have attempted to identify what factors make some people with bipolar depression more likely to experience treatment-emergent ... > full story -
Bipolar Disorder Linked To Risk Of Early Death From Natural Causes
February 4, 2009 — People with bipolar disorder have a higher death rate from natural causes compared to people in the general population of the same age and gender but without mental ... > full story
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