Is Bipolar Genetic
Clinical trial: The genetics of bipolar disorder
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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 »
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 »
Bipolar Disorder & Young Adults: part two
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...teens and young adults who might otherwise avoid bipolar disorder. Those with a genetic... Read more »
Genetic Breakthrough for Bipolar Disorder
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...the United States have located two genes linked to bipolar disorder. Professor Nick Craddock,... 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 »Bipolar Affective Disorder
Bipolar affective disorder Definition: Bipolar affective disorder is a mood disorder characterized by mood swings from mania (exaggerated feeling of well-being, stimulation, and grandiosity in... 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 »Depression Issues: What is depression?
...depression Unspecified depression - depression symptoms fall between major and dysthymic depression Bipolar disorder (manic depression) - full mania and major depression (I) or hypomania and... Read more »Bipolar Disorder: Knowledge is Necessity
...have any doubts, simply contemplate some of the shareposts and comments that have appeared recently on BipolarConnect: “I've been wondering for months if I'm bipolar,” writes Chrispy.... Read more »Images
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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 »
Scientists create bipolar disorder's genetic "map"
November 27, 2008Indiana University researchers say they have created the first comprehensive map of the genes involved in bipolar disorder. According to a university... Read summary »
Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia share genetic roots
October 03, 2008A new study has found that schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (BPD) have a shared genetic "signature" that may explain why the conditions have... 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
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