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Background Lithium, an established psychiatric medication, has recently been shown to enhance new bone formation in preclinical fracture models. Current research is focused on evaluating the efficacy of low-dose, short-term lithium treatment to improve ...
Kathak Vachhani+3 more
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Biological effects of lithium – fundamental and medical aspects [PDF]
In this review, the authors present data on the biological effects of lithium in human and animal body and the subsequent manifestations of these effects. Since the lithium ion radius is close to that of magnesium, lithium ion can compete with magnesium as cofactor of certain magnesium-dependent enzymes.
A. S. Mikosha+2 more
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A mixed methods analysis of lithium-related patient safety incidents in primary care
Background: Lithium is a drug with a narrow therapeutic range and has been associated with a number of serious adverse effects. This study aimed to characterise primary care lithium-related patient safety incidents submitted to the National Reporting and
Richard Simon Young+5 more
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Background: Medication errors can result in adverse drug events (ADEs) and cause considerable patient harm. Limited data are available from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East regarding the prevalence of preventable adverse drug events (pADEs) in primary ...
Ghadah A Assiri+4 more
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Differential efficacy of lithium and carbamazepine in the prophylaxis of bipolar disorder: Results of the MAP study [PDF]
In a randomized clinical trial with an observation period of 2.5 years, the differential efficacy of lithium versus carbamazepine was compared in 171 bipolar patients (DSM-IV).
Greil, Waldemar, Kleindienst, Nikolaus
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Lithium-induced EEG changes in patients with affective disorders [PDF]
In 12 patients with affective disorders (ICD-10: F31, F32, F33), EEGs were recorded before and after 4.4 months of lithium treatment. Effects of lithium on the EEG were analyzed by power spectral analysis controlled for vigilance.
Hegerl, Ulrich+4 more
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Older patients' prescriptions screening in the community pharmacy: development of the Ghent Older People's Prescriptions community Pharmacy Screening (GheOP3S) tool [PDF]
Background: Ageing of the population often leads to polypharmacy. Consequently, potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) becomes more frequent. Systematic screening for PIP in older patients in primary care could yield a large improvement in health ...
Boussery, Koen+5 more
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Background: Lithium is a popular mood stabilizer. Anecdotally, it is an underutilized medication in primary care. We conducted a survey of family physicians (FPs), pharmacists and psychiatrists in Saskatchewan to examine attitudes towards and knowledge ...
Adebiyi O+5 more
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Internet-based psychoeducation for bipolar disorder: a qualitative analysis of feasibility, acceptability and impact [PDF]
<p>Background: In a recent exploratory randomised trial we found that a novel, internet-based psychoeducation programme for bipolar disorder (Beating Bipolar) was relatively easy to deliver and had a modest effect on psychological quality of life ...
A Darzi+28 more
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Lithium Toxicity in the Setting of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medications [PDF]
Lithium toxicity is known to affect multiple organ systems, including the central nervous system. Lithium levels have been used in the diagnosis of toxicity and in assessing response to management. There is evidence that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) can increase lithium levels and decrease renal lithium clearance.
Syed Hassan+3 more
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