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Friday, February 8, 2008
Manic Depression / Bipolar Disorder Chemical Signature Discovered
Chemical signature of manic depression discovered by scientists
People with manic depression have a distinct chemical signature in their brains, according to a new study. The research may also indicate how the mood stabilisers used to treat the disorder counteract the changes in the brain that it appears to cause.
Manic depression, which is also known as bipolar disorder, is a debilitating psychiatric condition characterised by alternating mania and depression. Although it is known that the condition can be treated relatively effectively using the mood-stabilising drugs lithium and valproic acid, the reasons why these treatments work are poorly understood. The authors of the new study hope that their research will enable a better understanding of the condition and of how it can be treated.
Full report of the study here
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People with manic depression have a distinct chemical signature in their brains, according to a new study. The research may also indicate how the mood stabilisers used to treat the disorder counteract the changes in the brain that it appears to cause.
Manic depression, which is also known as bipolar disorder, is a debilitating psychiatric condition characterised by alternating mania and depression. Although it is known that the condition can be treated relatively effectively using the mood-stabilising drugs lithium and valproic acid, the reasons why these treatments work are poorly understood. The authors of the new study hope that their research will enable a better understanding of the condition and of how it can be treated.
Full report of the study here
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