FDA approves new drugs
·On Sept. 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lonsurf (a pill that combines two drugs, trifluridine and…
bipolar disorder
Some antidepressants may increase risk for bipolar disorders
Taking certain antidepressants (particularly serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, and venlafaxine) for unipolar depression may lead to a heightened risk…
Study: MRI may help diagnose bipolar disorder
According to a study in Psychological Medicine, MRIs may help diagnose people with bipolar disorder. The researchers correctly differentiated bipolar…
Understanding bipolar disorder
What is bipolar disorder and why is it so difficult to diagnose? Takeaways Bipolar disorder (BD) frequently is misdiagnosed as…
What you need to know about bipolar disorder
Extreme mood and behavior swings, disrupted lives, reduced life expectancy, obstacles to getting help—these are among the effects
of bipolar disorder. When you understand this condition, you can help enhance your patient’s quality of life. Besides disrupting lives, this illness can reduce life expectancy significantly.
