Mania should be included in the differential diagnosis of elderly patients with relatively acute onset of confusion and agitation. The diagnostic evaluation should first include a complete ...

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The challenge to physicians in treating elderly patients with manic symptoms is to recognize the comorbid conditions and determine the most effective medication in order to maximize treatment ...

A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research. A new study marks a ...

Discover how the body’s sleep-wake clocks and dopamine-driven rhythm, influence bipolar mood swings, offering novel treatment ...

New research suggests that mood swings in bipolar disorder are regulated by two clocks: the body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm ...

Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, ranging from manic highs to ...

In the case of schizophrenia, manic episodes can include or resemble psychosis, while depressive episodes resemble the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. (Such patients may receive a diagnosis of ...

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A team of Montreal researchers has made a crucial breakthrough in the understanding of bipolar disorder, which could eventually lead to new therapies for those who suffer from it. “In our field, what ...

While this is certainly challenging, constant care and support allow patients to have fulfilling lives. Manic episodes are the main feature of bipolar I disorder; however, people with bipolar II ...