Is Bipolar Disorder Genetic?
Scientists create bipolar disorder's genetic "map"
November 27, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
Bipolar Genes Mapped
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...Medicine suggests that hundreds of genes are involved in bipolar disorder. Now, the first map of... Read more »
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 »
Faulty Body Clock Genes Linked to Bipolar Disorder in Kids
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...in the onset of rapid mood cycles associated with bipolar disorder in children. Alexander... Read more »
Did using street drugs give me bipolar disorder?
By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert...evidence to suggest that using street drugs can cause bipolar disorder in someone who would have... Read more »
Is It Bipolar? Or Is It Something Else?
By John McManamy , Health ExpertYou may have noticed an "Ask" feature here at BipolarConnect. A recent sampling:"Do all bipolar... Read more »
Health Guide
Bipolar Depression: What are the risk factors and causes of bipolar disorder?
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,... Read more »Causes of Bipolar Disorder
CausesNo single cause may ever be found for bipolar disorder. Instead, a combination of biologic, genetic, and environmental factors appears to trigger and perpetuate the chemical imbalances in the... Read more »Bipolar Disorder Overview
Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness, is characterized by moods that swing between two opposite poles:Periods of mania with exaggerated euphoria, irritability, or bothEpisodes of... Read more »Bipolar Disorder Risk Factors
Between 1 - 2 million Americans are thought to suffer from bipolar disorder. Estimates of the lifetime risk for the disorder run are about 1.25%. There is some indication that the... Read more »Bipolar Disorder Prognosis
PrognosisMedical evidence has shown that patients with bipolar disorder have higher death rates from suicide, heart problems, and death from all causes than those in the general population. Patients... Read more »Images
Medications
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...mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective... Read more »
...disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent... Read more »
...certain mental/mood disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It is given by... Read more »
Related News
Clinical trial: The genetics of bipolar disorder
September 25, 2008This is a study designed to identify genes that may affect a person's chances of developing bipolar disorder and related conditions. This national... Read summary »
Breast Cancer Drug Beats Bipolar Disorder
November 09, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug more commonly associated with breast cancer treatment is holding out new promise for people suffering through the manic... Read summary »
At-home bipolar gene test causes stir
October 03, 2008A prominent bipolar disorder expert has caused a stir by selling an at-home genetic test that allegedly diagnoses the condition. Dr. John Kelsoe... Read summary »
Antipsychotic Drug Causes Weight Gain
February 22, 2007By Lucy Williams, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some patients undergoing treatment for mental illness gain so... Read summary »
Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder may have common genetic roots
July 02, 2009Researchers in three studies have found a common genetic cause behind schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, two mental health conditions that were... Read summary »
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