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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Response to lithium varies widely between individuals with bipolar disorder (BD). Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) can uncover pharmacogenomics effects and may help predict drug response.
B. Coombes +108 more
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Concomitant medication use and clinical outcome of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. [PDF]
BackgroundRepetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is commonly administered to Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) patients taking psychotropic medications, yet the effects on treatment outcomes remain unknown.
Chawla, Shweta A +7 more
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Differential treatment of bipolar disorder with old and new antiepileptic drugs [PDF]
Although lithium remains the preferred medication for bipolar disorders, new investigations suggest that only 60 to 80% of patients have a good response with a classical presentation.
Berger, M. +4 more
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Objective: This study aimed to examine the treatment-related changes of the fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (fALFF) in the default mode network (DMN) across different bands after the medication-free patients with bipolar II depression ...
Jun Zhou +10 more
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Potentially inappropriate prescribing in nursing home residents detected with the community pharmacist specific GheOP3S-tool [PDF]
Background: The Ghent Older People’s Prescriptions community Pharmacy Screening (GheOP3S-)tool was recently developed to screen for potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP).
Boussery, Koen +7 more
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How patients contribute to an online psychoeducation forum for bipolar disorder: a virtual participant observation study [PDF]
Background: In a recent exploratory randomized controlled trial, an online psychoeducation intervention for bipolar disorder has been found to be feasible and acceptable to patients and may positively impact on their self-management behaviors and ...
Poole, Ria +2 more
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Population Pharmacokinetics and Dosing Regimen of Lithium in Chinese Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Background: Lithium is an effective medication approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder (BD). It has a narrow therapeutic index (TI) and requires therapeutic drug monitoring.
Zi-bin Jin +7 more
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Persistent lithium-induced neurotoxicity: direct effect of lithium and/or hypernatremia? [PDF]
Lithium has been used in the treatment of bipolar affective disorder (BAD) for more than 50 years. Features of lithium toxicity include drowsiness, slurred speech, ataxia, psychomotor slowing, polyneuropathy, impaired memory, seizures, coma and death ...
Bourgeois, James A. +1 more
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“Ghost tablet” husks excreted in feces in large bupropion XL overdose [PDF]
Background: Extended-release medications are widely prescribed across the spectrum of medical specialties; however, there is heterogeneity in how they are formulated.
Nanagas, Kristine +2 more
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