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Fish Oil May Have Positive Effects on Mood, Alcohol Craving, New Study Shows
May 26, 2011 Omega 3 fatty acids may be beneficial for more than just the heart. Researchers have found at a molecular level a potential therapeutic benefit from these dietary supplements for treating alcohol ... > full story -
Bipolar Disorder and Postural Control: Mind-Body Connection Suggests New Directions for Treatment, Research
May 24, 2011 A new study suggests that postural control problems may be a core feature of bipolar disorder, not just a random symptom, and can provide insights both into areas of the brain affected by the ... > full story -
Children of Bipolar Parents Are Overly Sensitive to Stress Hormone Cortisol, Study Finds
May 5, 2011 Children whose mother or father is affected by bipolar disorder may need to keep their stress levels in check. A new international study suggests the stress hormone cortisol is a key player in the ... > full story -
Limitations of Evidence Base for Prescribing Aripiprazole in Maintenance Therapy of Bipolar Disorder
May 3, 2011 The evidence base for the prescribing of aripiprazole in maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder is limited to a single trial, sponsored by the manufacturer of aripiprazole, according to a rigorous ... > full story -
Mood Swings of Bipolar Patients Can Be Predicted, Study Shows
April 18, 2011 The future mood swings of people with bipolar disorder can be predicted by their current thoughts and behavior, a study has ... > full story -
Genetic Link to Attempted Suicide Identified
March 28, 2011 A study of thousands of people with bipolar disorder suggests that genetic risk factors may influence the decision to attempt suicide. Researchers have identified a small region on chromosome 2 that ... > full story -
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Prevalence and Severity of Bipolar Disorder Worldwide
March 7, 2011 Despite international variation in prevalence rates of bipolar spectrum disorder, the severity and associated disorders are similar and treatment needs are often unmet, especially in low-income ... > full story -
Susceptibility Factor for Bipolar Disorder Identified
March 3, 2011 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 ... > full story -
New Clue to the Genetics of Bipolar Disorder: Piccolo
February 23, 2011 Understanding the genetics of bipolar disorder could lead to new treatments, but identifying specific genetic variations associated with this disorder has been challenging. A new study implicates a ... > full story -
Treatment for Manic-Depressive Illness Restores Brain Volume Deficits
February 16, 2011 Lithium, introduced in the late 1940's, was the first "wonder drug" in psychiatry. It was the first medication treatment for the manic and depressive episodes of bipolar disorder and it remains among ... > full story
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