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Friday, October, 23, 2009

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Clinical trial: The genetics of bipolar disorder

September 25, 2008
This is a study designed to identify genes that may affect a person's chances of developing bipolar disorder and related conditions. This national study is currently recruiting participants.
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Expert & Community Posts

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Goodwin and Jamison Book a Major Achievement
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...twentieth century. The new subtitle says it all: “Bipolar Disorders and Recurrent... Read more »

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Migraine Disease and Bipolar Disorder, a Link
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...now shown Migraine disease seems to be comorbid to bipolar disorder. A 2003 study showed that... Read more »

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Dr. Goodwin's Bipolar Spectrum Disorder Challenges the DSM
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...Dr Goodwin is the world’s leading authority on bipolar disorder is an understatement. Last... Read more »

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Around and About HealthCentral - Bipolar Disorder
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...having several common co-existing conditions, such as Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety and... Read more »

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What is the Likelihood that My Children Will Develop Bipolar Disorder?
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...couple of family members who were never diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but who definitely... Read more »

Health Guide

Raising a Child with Bipolar Disorder: Kyle's Story
Raising a child with bipolar disorder presents significant challenges, from finding the right doctor and creating an effective treatment regimen to providing support.  Expert Patient G.J. Gregory,... Read more »
Share Your Story With BipolarConnect
Bipolar Connections thrives because individuals like you are willing and eager to share their experience--and expertise--with others coping with bipolar disorder. Whether you have been diagnosed with... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. During a "manic phase," people with bipolar disorder experience feelings of euphoria, happiness, and... Read more »
ADHd and Bipolar Disorder
ADHD and Bipolar Disorder (previously Manic Depression) share many of the same characteristics, however, the underlying reasons for the behavior are usually different.  While hyperactivity is a... Read more »
Migraine Disease and Bipolar Disorder
...devastating, and that the conditions associated with Migraine are devastating."   Migraine disease and bipolar disorder a 2003 study More recent studies have now shown Migraine disease seems... Read more »

Medications

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...mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, irritability associated... Read more »

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...(schizophrenia or manic/mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder). It may be used... Read more »

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...mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective... Read more »

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...disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent... Read more »

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...certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It is given by... Read more »

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Children whose parents have bipolar disorder face an increased risk for mood disorders and anxiety disorders as well as early-onset bipolar disorder,... Read summary »

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Drugmaker AstraZeneca has announced that its medication Seroquel XR may now be used for treatment of bipolar disorder. According to a company press... Read summary »

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News and information about bipolar disorder come together in one place in the Bipolar Disorder News Room. In the News Room, you can read about the... Read summary »