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Positive Topline Phase 3 Results for Acute Mania Drug Results from a phase 3 clinical trial show an investigational antipsychotic may hold promise in the treatment of acute mania associated with bipolar 1 disorder.
Medscape Medical News, February 8, 2012
Brain Changes Found in Youth with Schizophrenia, Psychosis A new MRI study finds that children and adolescents with schizophrenia have more changes in specific brain volumes than do those with bipolar disorder.
Medscape Medical News, January 6, 2012

More Good News on Deep Brain Stimulation in Depression
Medscape Medical News, January 6, 2012
Risperidone Best for Initial Treatment of Childhood Mania
Medscape Medical News, January 5, 2012
Aripiprazole May Be Effective Maintenance in Bipolar Kids
Reuters Health Information, December 19, 2011
FDA Panel Recommends Approval of Inhaled Antipsychotic
Medscape Medical News, December 13, 2011

Bipolar Disorder Perspectives

The Year in Psychiatry: Studies Not to Miss From 2011 Drs. Cristoph Correll and Maren Carbon look back at the year in psychiatry.
Medscape Psychiatry, November 23, 2011
Adherence to Antipsychotics: Patient Narratives Provide Clues Dr. Leslie Citrome reviews a recent study exploring the patient's perspective regarding treatment nonadherence with antipsychotic medications.
Medscape Psychiatry, October 27, 2011

Undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder -- Common and Concerning
Medscape Psychiatry, October 14, 2011
Antipsychotics: To Switch or Not to Switch?
Medscape Psychiatry, August 26, 2011
A Look at Mental Health and the Court System
Medscape Psychiatry, August 25, 2011
The Best Treatments for Bipolar II Disorder
Medscape Psychiatry, August 23, 2011

Bipolar Disorder Journal Articles

The Real Risk for Suicide in Mental Disorders
Journal Watch, January 10, 2012
Sub-threshold Depression and Antidepressant Use
BMC Psychiatry, January 9, 2012
Bipolar II Disorder in Adults: Management Options
U.S. Pharmacist, January 4, 2012
Adjunctive Long-acting Risperidone in Bipolar Disorder
BMC Psychiatry, December 20, 2011
Psychotherapy for Bipolar Disorder: A Review
Current Opinion in Psychiatry, November 8, 2011

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