Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Bipolar Depression
October 02, 2008
This is a study to determine the safety and effectiveness of
sustained-release Seroquel in the treatment of acute bipolar
depression. This national study is currently recruiting patients.
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Expert & Community Posts
By John McManamy
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Health Expert
...last year, the FDA approved Seroquel for treating bipolar depression. Currently, there are three...
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By John McManamy
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Health Expert
...points from my two previous blogs: On one hand, bipolar depression appears to be a different...
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By John McManamy
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Health Expert
...first Newsletter of the year. The theme was "treating bipolar depression." To briefly recap:In...
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Health Guide
..."bipolar" describes the swings between these two emotional "poles." Other names given the disorder include
bipolar depression, bipolar affective disorder, bipolar personality disorder, bipolar...
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...following symptoms to be considered bipolar, but should demonstrate a number of the manic symptoms.
Bipolar Depression Symptom List - Depressive Symptoms Low self-esteem or self-loathing...
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Genetic or hereditary factors contribute to the risk of bipolar disorder. Studies have demonstrated that the prevalence of bipolar disorder is higher among the parents of bipolar patients. However,...
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Bipolar disorder treatment includes medication and non-drug therapy. The good news is that most patients respond to treatment and are able to control their illness. Psychotherapy helps patients...
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Depression is a treatable and manageable condition. Individuals suffering from depression should: Become educated about the disease Continue taking medication until recommended to stop by...
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Related News
October 02, 2008
This is a study to compare the effectiveness of Seroquel and Paxil in treating bipolar depression, and to determine if Seroquel maintains its...
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October 02, 2008
Depressed people with bipolar disorder who take mood stabilizers are not helped by adding an antidepressant to their medication regimen, a new study...
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September 11, 2008
An over-the-counter supplement that increases levels of a brain chemical may help ease the lingering depression symptoms often suffered by people...
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October 03, 2008
The 'wake-up' medication Provigil has shown promise in a new study for controlling depressive symptoms related to bipolar disorder. Mayo Clinic...
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October 16, 2008
Scientists say measuring the levels of a brain-nourishing chemicals may be help them predict a schizophrenic patient's chance of suffering a relapse....
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