Bipolar News
June 15, 2007
Comorbidities Common In Bipolar Disorder, May Have Genetic Link
Medical News Today
While the symptoms of bipolar disorder can be disabling on their own,
most patients with the condition also are afflicted with a variety of
other psychiatric, substance use and physical disorders. These comorbid
conditions can complicate treatment and diagnosis.
Lamotrigine May Prevent Depressive Relapse in Bipolar Disorder
Psychiatric Times
Research presented at an international meeting in Australia found that
lamotrigine may be beneficial against depressive relapse for patients
either currently or recently in a manic phase.
New
Survey Shows Product Liability Litigation May Jeopardize Treatment
Outcomes for People with Severe Mental Illnesses
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
Survey results released today shed light on a new barrier to treatment
affecting people with severe mental illness. The findings show fears
raised by product liability litigation involving antipsychotic drugs may
be putting patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder at risk for
relapse.
Bipolar patients should disregard study, not meds Ask Dr. H ...
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Q: I currently take Seroquel and Paxil for bipolar disorder and
depression. I'm doing okay at the moment, but after reading a recent
report of a study that ...
High-tech vest can diagnose mental illness
Daily Mail
Patients with manic depression, also known as bipolar disorder, can
become very agitated and fidgety and may repeat the same movements over
and over again. ...
Advances In Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Medical News Today
The International Conference on Bipolar Disorder, held every two years,
is the only venue in the world devoted exclusively to highlighting new
research into understanding bipolar disorder, which affects both adults
and children, devastates families, accounts for nearly half of all
suicides in the ...
Ask the Pharmacist: You can develop a drug allergy at any time
Marco Eagle
Q: I almost died a few years ago after taking an antibiotic called
Amoxicillin. What other medications are related, so I can avoid those,
too?? D.P., Arco, Idaho
Health service failed our son
Norwich Evening News
Steven and Joy Cresswell said they received very little information on
their son Ian's bipolar disorder and that he received very little
treatment of ...
Fighting A Losing Battle
About - News & Issues
Is it harder on me because of my bipolar disorder? I'll probably never
know. Yesterday did not start out well. Sunday is the one day of the
week I have to ...
Bipolar Disorder
DentalPlans.com
Bipolar disorder is a disease that affects a little over two million
people in the United States. About one in eighty three people in America
will be ...
Who's
looking out for patients in Texas?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The Web site for orthopedic surgeon Jack Thomas shows the doe-eyed
medical doctor with a "great bedside manner" and lists kindness and
compassion as "hallmarks of his care." Photographs of Thomas with an
elderly patient appear as the words, "Dr. Thomas helped me to walk
again. ... He is the most caring doctor I have ever had," take turns
flashing across the home page. The Texas Medical Board Web ...
Inadequate Doctors Still Slip By System
RedNova
The Web site for orthopedic surgeon Jack Thomas shows the doe-eyed
medical doctor with a "great bedside manner" and lists kindness and
compassion as "hallmarks of his care."Photographs of Thomas with an
elderly patient appear as the words, "Dr.
Publication Of Largest Ever Study Of Genetics Of Common Diseases
Medical News Today
The Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium, the largest ever study of
the genetics behind common diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid
arthritis and coronary heart disease, has published its results in the
journals Nature and Nature Genetics.The ??9 million study is one of the
UK's largest and most successful academic collaborations to date.
'Most dangerous prisoner' engages world from death row
The Pantagraph
NEW YORK -- For death row inmate David Hammer, each bite of the
cheesecake was doubly sweet: It was homemade, and the plastic fork was
even his favorite color, purple.
Bipolar patients at higher risk for illnesses
North County Times
Bipolar disorder patients have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease
and diabetes than the general public, and so do their relatives. ...
Is the
gene genie out of the bottle?
Scotsman
Using new techniques to examine the DNA of thousands of sufferers of
diabetes, heart disease, Crohn's disease, bipolar disorder, hypertension
and rheumatoid ...
Novel Markers for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
MedIndia
Brain holds clue to understand, diagnose and treat bipolar
disorder,according to findings being presented today at the Seventh
International Conference on
Can investing a penny solve society's problems? 'I've got the answer'
Rutland Herald
But he does have bipolar disorder, which can send him on an emotional
roller coaster of depressed lows and manic highs. Many people mistook
his condition
Brain Holds Clues To Bipolar Disorder
Science Daily
Science Daily -- Looking into the brain is yielding vital clues to
understanding, diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder, according to
findings being ...
Point Park University to Present June 8-9 Symposium on Bipolar ...
PR Newswire
This year's topic is Bipolar Children: Cutting Edge Controversy, Insight
and Research. Organized by Dr. Sharna Olfman, a Professor of Psychology
at Point ...
Comorbidities common in bipolar disorder, may have genetic link
EurekAlert!
PITTSBURGH, June 8 ? While the symptoms of bipolar disorder can be
disabling on their own, most patients with the condition also are
afflicted with a variety of other psychiatric, substance use and
physical disorders. These comorbid conditions can complicate treatment
and diagnosis.
Family says
shooting victim suffered from bipolar disorder
KETK 56 Tyler
Just days after Whitehouse police say a woman was shot dead by one of
their officers many want to know why she pulled a knife on the officer.
The family of Lynn Smith says she suffered from a mental illness and was
just released from Rusk State Hospital Monday.
Counselor
Discuss Mental Disorders
KLTV 7 Tyler
A mental disorder may have been the reason for Lynn Davis Smith's
violent outburst Tuesday night. Her family says she has been suffering
with a bipolar disorder for decades. It's a condition that affects
millions of Americans and leaves families wondering what they can do to
help.
Mental patients find understanding in therapy led by peers
Boston Globe
Years ago, Jess Zaller came to the Pathways mental health program as a
day patient. In and out of institutions, he had fought mental illness
since childhood. His life felt like a nightmare of chaos and despair.
Two
conferences in city focus on bipolar disorder
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Researchers, clinicians, mental health advocates and people living with
bipolar disorder will converge today in Pittsburgh for two symposiums
aimed at ...
Counselor Discuss Mental Disorders
KLTV
Her family says she has been suffering with a bipolar disorder for
decades. It's a condition that affects millions of Americans and leaves
families ..
E. Tex. officer
kills woman who alledgedly pulled butcher knife
Police News
Her husband, David Smith, said she had been admitted on Friday for
treatment of bipolar disorder. The Texas Rangers' early findings show
the use of force
Study nets record haul of disease genes
ABC Online
They also found genetic links to coronary artery disease and
hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, bipolar disorder and type 2
diabetes. ...
Vest Assists Diagnosis of Mental Disorders
The UCSD Guardian Online
The study's results have shown that bipolar patients are much more
active in exploring a new environment than schizophrenic patients. ...
Brain holds clues to bipolar disorder
EurekAlert!
PITTSBURGH, June 7 -- Looking into the brain is yielding vital clues to
understanding, diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder, according to
findings being presented today at the Seventh International Conference
on Bipolar Disorder.
Scientists make bipolar gene find
BBC News
Scientists identify genes increasing the risk of bipolar disorder, which
may lead to new treatments for the illness.
Biggest-ever gene scan throws up new links to diseases
AFP via Yahoo! News
The widest-ever genetic probe into inherited disease has identified at
least 10 new genes linked to seven major ailments, including diabetes,
hypertension, coronary heart disease, bipolar disorder and rheumatoid
arthritis.
Researchers ID Genes for Some Common Diseases
HealthDay via Yahoo! News
WEDNESDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) -- In the largest study to date of
the genetics of diseases, researchers say they've substantially
increased the number of genes believed to play a role in the development
of common illnesses, ranging from bipolar disorder to diabetes.
Large study links genes to 7 serious diseases
International Herald Tribune
Researchers discovered four new chromosome regions containing genes that
can predispose to type 1 diabetes and three new genes for Crohn's
disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. They also found genetic links to
coronary artery disease and hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, bipolar
disorder and type 2 diabetes.
Point Park University to Present June 8-9 Symposium on Bipolar Children:
Cutting Edge Controversy, Insight and Research
RedNova
PITTSBURGH, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Point Park University will present
its seventh annual Childhood and Society Symposium from June 8-9 in
Pittsburgh. This year's topic is Bipolar Children: Cutting Edge
Controversy, Insight and Research. Organized by Dr.
Dr. Maria Felix-Ortiz: Parent of bipolar drug user needs support and
counseling, too
San Antonio Express-News
Dear Dr. Felix-Ortiz: My child is 30 years old, bipolar, taking meds
some of the time, and is on probation through the Center for Health Care
Services. He wants to get better and to support himself.
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