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Bipolar Disorders
Comorbidities common in bipolar disorder, may have genetic link
June 18th, 2007
While the symptoms of bipolar disorder can be disabling on their own, most patients with the condition also are afflicted with a variety of other psychiatric, substance use and physical disorders. These comorbid conditions can complicate treatment and diagnosis. Research findings on genetic links between bipolar disorder and other conditions and the incidence of such comorbidities were presented at the Seventh International Conference on Bipolar Disorder. According to Allan H. Young, LEEF Chair, Depression Research, and professor of psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, people who have bipolar disorder are at increased risk for other psychiatric...
Source: Mental Health Weekly Digest (2007-06-18)
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