bipolar disorder

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 tipiracil) for patients with advanced colorectal cancer who…

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 patients from healthy individuals with 73% accuracy based…

Understanding bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder (BD) is characterized by extreme mood swings—from emotional highs (mania) to lows (depression). Unfortunately, BD frequently is misdiagnosed, which can lead to delays in treatment with…

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…

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