Bipolar News

Industry Slants Drug Benefits in Presentations to MDs

May 23rd, 2012
Industry Slants Drug Benefits in Presentations to MDsIn an era of evidence-based clinical care, a new study finds that research presented to psychiatrists during their annual ...

Acid in the Brain Linked to Panic Disorders, Depression

May 20th, 2012
Recent studies suggest that increased acidity, or low pH, in the brain is linked to panic disorders, anxiety, and depression. But University of Iowa neuroscientist John Wemmie, M.D., Ph.D., says his work suggests that changes in acidity are important for normal brain activity ...

Winter Babies at Greater Risk for Schizophrenia

May 20th, 2012
Schizophrenia is more widespread among individuals born during the winter months—especially in January, according to a new, large study. Furthermore, the month in which a baby is born greatly affects his or her eyesight and eating habits and also influences birth defects ...

Mania in Teens Just as Common as in Adults

May 18th, 2012
The number of teens who have experienced mania— a hallmark of bipolar disorder, characterized by excessive energy, a lack of sleep and sometimes risky behaviors – is close to the number of adults estimated to have the disorder, suggesting that in many ...

Bipolar Symptoms Stronger When Anxiety Disorder is Present

May 14th, 2012
Bipolar Symptoms Stronger When Anxiety Disorder is PresentPeople who suffer from an anxiety disorder in addition to bipolar disorder are more likely to have severe symptoms of bipolar, ...

Benefits of Bipolar Disorder?

May 6th, 2012
Benefits of Bipolar Disorder?Some individuals with bipolar disorder say they experience highly-valued, positive experiences from living with the condition, according to new research by Lancaster University. According to the study, ten people (ages 24 to 57) ...

Genetic Link Between Epilepsy and Psychosis?

May 3rd, 2012
Genetic Link Between Epilepsy and Psychosis?Emerging research suggests individuals with epilepsy have an increased risk of psychotic disorders including bipolar disease and schizophrenia. In the study, Finnish researchers determined individuals with epilepsy ...

New Gene Map for Mental Illness

April 18th, 2012
New Gene Map for Mental IllnessAn international team of researchers have collaborated to identify genes that either protect or expose the brain's resistance to a variety of mental illnesses ...

Generic Seroquel Coming Soon for Schizophrenia, Bipolar

April 12th, 2012
Generic Seroquel Coming Soon for Schizophrenia, BipolarThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday announced that it has approved generic versions of the atypical antipsychotic medication, Seroquel (quetiapine). Seroquel is commonly prescribed to ...

Common Mental Disorders May Not Elicit Much Support

April 10th, 2012
Common Mental Disorders May Not Elicit Much SupportThe growing number of psychiatric disorders, and subsequent labels assigned to patients, may make it harder for those patients to get the support they need. According ...
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