Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Simple Test Distinguishes Between Bipolar Disorder And Depression 



Type II bipolar disorder patients are difficult to diagnose since their manic episodes are not very marked and they are usually diagnosed as depression patients. Choosing an incorrect treatment can be counterproductive. A study led by IDIBAPS, with the participation of PSYNCRO, 10 hospital centers and the support of GSK, demonstrates how the HCL-32 test identifies bipolar depression in a simple ...
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The Ups And Downs Of 'Team Science' 
The most complex quandaries of science cannot be answered by pure disciplinary research, according to Richard Zare, professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry at Stanford University. Zare is a champion of interdisciplinary research, which will be the subject of his presentation at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science at 3:45 p.m., Saturday, Feb. ...
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Musical gift of the former student Prince is for Wales 
HE MAY not have cut the mustard as a performer during his own student days, but Prince Charles has announced he will help fund scholarships for the cream of Welsh musical talent.
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Food-mood Connection: The Sad Are Twice As Likely To Eat Comfort Food 
People feeling sad tend to eat more of less-healthy comfort foods than when they feel happy, finds a new study co-authored by Cornell's Brian Wansink. However, when nutritional information is available, those same sad people curb their hedonistic consumption, but happier people don't.
Source: www.sciencedaily.com

UIC Receives Grant To Find New Drugs For Bipolar Disorder 
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have been awarded a three-year $2.1 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to develop a new drug to treat bipolar disorder. [click link for full article]
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

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