Psychiatrists in London are a step closer to personalizing treatment and prevention for manic depressive illness - also known as bipolar disorder. Their research has shown why some people are more at risk and why others are more resilient to genetic and environmental factors underlying bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder occurs when the brain cannot regulate [...]
Entries from August 2009
Brain Activity Determines Risk Or Resilience In Manic Depression
August 10th, 2009 · No Comments
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Sustained-Release Antipsychotic Approved for Schizophrenia
August 6th, 2009 · No Comments
MONDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) — Invega Sustenna (paliperidone palmitate) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat schizophrenia, drug maker Janssen said in a news release.
The longer-acting version of the previously approved drug should help prevent relapses commonly caused when schizophrenia patients fail to take a more frequent dose, the [...]
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