Psychology & Psychiatry
Hearing about bipolar disorder in the news or on social media? Here's what you should know
In the news or on social media, we hear the term "bipolar disorder" a lot.
Feb 6, 2023
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Manic episodes in bipolar disorder linked to abnormal brain changes
Patients with bipolar disorder who experience manic episodes are more likely to show abnormal brain changes over time, according to one of the largest longitudinal brain imaging studies in its field to date. The study, led ...
Sep 29, 2021
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Treating bipolar disorder
Dear Mayo Clinic: What's the difference between bipolar 1 disorder and bipolar 2 disorder? How are they diagnosed? Is the treatment different?
Jan 4, 2019
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Beef jerky and other processed meats associated with manic episodes
An analysis of more than 1,000 people with and without psychiatric disorders has shown that nitrates—chemicals used to cure meats such as beef jerky, salami, hot dogs and other processed meat snacks—may contribute to ...
Jul 18, 2018
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Gene-based tests may improve treatment for people with bipolar disorder
Bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) affects around 2% of the world's population, leaving them with bouts of severe depression and episodes of what is commonly referred to as "mania".
Apr 3, 2018
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Study finds apparent benefits of addition of adjunctive antidepressants to mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder patients, who comprise 1-4 percent of the population, suffer from chronic mood swings that alternate between "manic" episodes, characterized by inflated energy, self-esteem and risky behavior, and depression, ...
Mar 30, 2018
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App developed at UIC to track mood, predict bipolar disorder episodes
An app that one day may help predict and monitor manic and depressive episodes in people with bipolar disorder is now available in the App Store.
Mar 21, 2018
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App that tracks bipolar manic, depressive episodes wins award
A team led by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago, along with collaborators at the University of Michigan and Sage Bionetworks, has won the Mood Challenge for ResearchKit, a contest that called on researchers ...
May 16, 2017
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Research suggests link between family history and higher risk of violence in bipolar patients
A large population worldwide is affected by bipolar disorder and the heritability stands at around 80 percent.
Feb 10, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Infections, antibiotic use linked to manic episodes in people with serious mental illness
In research using patient medical records, investigators from Johns Hopkins and Sheppard Pratt Health System report that people with serious mental disorders who were hospitalized for mania were more likely to be on antibiotics ...
Jul 20, 2016
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