Taleo's SaaS Approach Keeps Bringing Profits • Genotyping Gets Less Expensive Sep 23, 2008
Such diseases include alcohol dependence, bipolar disorder, glaucoma, kidney disease, neuroblastoma, obesity and schizophrenia. People can take a printout of their genetic journals to their doctors, says 23andMe co-founder Linda Avey. (Investors Business Daily)
Officer cleared in fatal shooting Sep 23, 2008
SAN DIEGO The officer who shot and killed a San Diego man suffering from bipolar disorder in May has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the District Attorney's Office, officials said Monday. Officer Javier Carranza was justified in fatally shooting Alexander James Culley on May 30, according to a four-page memo from District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mental Health Court succeeds Sep 22, 2008
So the court, which is funded by a $916,000 grant from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, tries to hold people accountable while dealing with underlying issues, such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or post-traumatic stress disorder. "Years ago, this probably would have been a no-go," said Mike Wilson, coordinator for Mental Health Court with the county's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Britney, more one time Sep 21, 2008
She was reported to be suffering from bipolar disorder. September 7, though, brought a return to what passes for comparative normality. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Growing up Bipolar Sep 21, 2008
He has suffered from bipolar disorder his whole life, as have both of his parents and his one brother - only a sister, the Peggy named in the excerpt on the facing page, escaped mental illness ... You've suffered crippling effects from bipolar disorder for much of your life. (Boston Globe)
Man pleads not guilty to murder, assault charges Sep 21, 2008
Tardif also said Porter suffered from bipolar disorder and had been prescribed several medications, including lithium. Porter was already arraigned in Framingham District Court on June 25 and held on $250,000 bail. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Man: DCFS led to baby's death Sep 21, 2008
Carter acknowledged that she suffers from depression, bipolar disorder and that she has bouts of schizophrenia when she is not taking her medication. Scovil said he had problems with alcohol in the past and had two DUIs, the last one about 10 years ago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
18-month sentence in NY presidential letters theft Sep 20, 2008
Renehan, of North Kingstown, R.I., said the crime occurred when he was in the manic phase of what was later diagnosed as bipolar disorder. He pleaded guilty this year to interstate transportation of stolen property. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Stress hits mental health workers Sep 19, 2008
Allison Kokany lost her job in aged care because of her bipolar disorder - at that point undiagnosed and unmedicated - but her illness was the perfect qualification for her next position as a consumer worker in a public mental health service. Her role - to support newly diagnosed people and help them navigate the legal minefield around mental illness - put her on the front line of patient care, and she adored it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Farewell to a patriot Sep 19, 2008
Although not all suicide victims have a depressive episode, suicide can be seen in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and many other conditions. In teens, suicide can be seen as resulting from acute loss and combined substance abuse, occasionally with no evidence of depression. (NJ.com -- Times)
WASH POST: Drudge-ology 101... Sep 18, 2008
Drudge-ology 101: McCain, Obama and Media Bias - The Fix. Play the electoral outcome prediction game. (The Drudge Report)
Girl's bath killing 'not planned' Sep 18, 2008
" Bipolar disorder In January 2003, shortly before Naomi was born, Ms Hill was diagnosed with chronic anxiety and the following April, she had a "hypermanic" episode. Dr O'Halloran suggested this indicated a bipolar disorder. Naomi was born 10 weeks premature in a "difficult" birth in the June, she told the court. Almost immediately, Ms Hill suffered a severe form of post natal depression but appeared to make a quick recovery after treatment by her local community health team. She was... (BBC News)
Mylan gets FDA approval for generic antipsychotic drug Sep 17, 2008
Risperdal is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The drug had annual U.S. sales of approximately $2. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
The new R&D: Repair and develop Sep 16, 2008
Modifications of existing drugs, the compounds are intended for use in the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraine headaches ... The drugs for epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines, all drugs called valproates, rose to the top of the list. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
The bipolar puzzle Sep 16, 2008
James, then 10, had been given a diagnosis of bipolar disorder two years earlier ... Like many children whose emotional problems are being diagnosed as bipolar disorder, his main symptoms are aggression and explosive rage (known in clinical parlance as "irritability"), and those traits have been visible in James from the time he was a toddler ... Fifteen years ago his condition would probably not have been called bipolar disorder, and some doctors might hesitate to diagnose it in him even now,... (International Herald Tribune)
Woman sentenced in hit and run Sep 16, 2008
She said she had bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, migraines, high-blood pressure and breathing problems. Pope, who has no criminal history, pleaded no contest to attempted second-degree assault, driving under the influence of intoxicants and hit-and-run driving. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Risks found for youths in new antipsychotics Sep 15, 2008
Studies have found that more than 80 percent of prescriptions for atypical antipsychotics for children are to treat something other than schizophrenia, like autism-related aggression, bipolar disorder or attention-deficit problems. Some of these are approved uses; others are not. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
A tribute to how families function Sep 15, 2008
When her father was 17, he was diagnosed with what at the time was called manic depression; what's now referred to as bipolar disorder. Toews grew up not understanding why her father was sometimes an intelligent, caring, funny man and why sometimes he disappeared into a "dark heaviness," as she puts it. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Grant funds mental illness hot line Sep 15, 2008
Telephone support groups also will be available for people with specific diagnoses, such as bipolar disorder. The Warm Line operates from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 1-5 p.m. Saturday. (Missoulian, MT)
Shock treatment successful for many patients Sep 13, 2008
He d like to marry some day but doesn t obsess over it, knowing a bipolar disorder doesn t exactly make him a catch. Early in the diagnosis, he said, he was too accepting of it. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Immaturity Of The Brain May Cause Schizophrenia Sep 11, 2008
Among their findings, mice heterozygous for a null mutation of the alpha-isoform of calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II show profoundly dysregulated behaviors, including a severe working memory deficit and an exaggerated infradian rhythm (cycle of increases and decreases in locomotor activity in their home cage; 2-3 weeks/cycle), which are comparable to the symptoms observed in patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other psychiatric disorders. Despite extensive research,... (Science Daily)
Seeing doubles in Dear Leader's no-show Sep 10, 2008
"He suffered from diabetes, heart disease, liver disorder, lung problem and bipolar disorder.". Kim collapsed last month, the Chosun Ilbo newspaper reported on Tuesday, quoting a South Korean official in Beijing. (Asia Times Online)
Speaker delivers message on importance of mental health Sep 10, 2008
Szabo told the audience of his past struggles with bipolar disorder, depression and even a suicide attempt while he was in high school. He was able to open up to his father about the issues he was tryng to deal with on his own. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Mental health patients face relapse Sep 9, 2008
It examined how stigma, treatment non-adherence and relapse affected the lives of people living with bipolar disorder, schizo-affective disorder and schizophrenia. Stigma surrounding mental health in Australia played a major role in patients discontinuing medication, said seven out of 10 carers, although they added stigma was declining. (Sky News Australia)
Mother gets prison for deadly crash Sep 9, 2008
He also said Parker suffers from bipolar disorder and had a panic attack that caused her to flee from police. Juliano asked Judge Kim Martusewicz for probation and no prison time for his client, who he said still grieves over the deaths. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Monday Musings: I eat; therefore I think a certain way Sep 9, 2008
Specific benefits of omega-3 oils, according to studies reviewed by Gomez-Pinilla, include "improved learning and memory, and resistance to depression and bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, attention-deficit disorder, and dyslexia." Wow. Wouldn't it be something if we could make significant national progress against all these mental illnesses simply by making widespread changes in our diets. (Montana Standard, MT)
Huge risk when sick stop using medication Sep 9, 2008
HALF of all people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder who stop taking their medication will attempt suicide and 40 per cent will end up in prison, placing a huge emotional and financial burden on their families and society, an international study has found ... " Ms Springgay said fewer than 20 per cent of Australians with severe mental illness were employed, compared to more than 50 per cent in most other OECD countries, adding to sufferers' feelings of isolation and stigma. "Research has... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bipolar Disorder Tied to Age of Fathers Sep 9, 2008
The older a man is, the more likely he is to father children who develop bipolar disorder as adults, a large Swedish study reports ... The researchers examined highly accurate Swedish government health records of more than seven million people with known biological parents to find 13,428 with bipolar disorder diagnosed at two or more separate hospital admissions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
A Biological Clock for Dads Too Sep 9, 2008
A recent paper by researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institute found that the risk of bipolar disorder in children increased with paternal age, particularly in children born to men age 55 or older ... But researchers think that genetic factors may be behind the link between paternal age and risk of bipolar disorder and other psychiatric disorders, like autism and schizophrenia, whose origins are increasingly being attributed to DNA. Although sperm may be no more than 90 days old, the cells that... (Time.com)
EDITORIAL: Mental health in serious strife Sep 8, 2008
Depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and multiple variations greater and lesser thereof are commonplace throughout our society. Suicide figures, for instance, are difficult to source but anecdotal evidence points, alarmingly, to an epidemic. (Geelong Advertiser)
Keeping the window into drug firms' practices open Sep 8, 2008
That assumption, whether correct or not, prompted the state of Alaska in March to prematurely settle its lawsuit against Eli Lilly for playing down the health risks of Zyprexa, a drug used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Consumer advocates are worried that a sweeping Supreme Court decision in favor of Wyeth would not only make it difficult for those harmed by new drugs to seek redress, but would shutter an important porthole into the less than savory tactics some drug companies use... (Boston Globe)
Add-On Therapy Improves Depressive Symptoms In Bipolar Disorder Sep 8, 2008
7, 2008) Lingering depression is a serious and common problem in bipolar disorder, and does not resolve well with existing treatments ... Because individuals with both depression and bipolar disorder experience a glutathione deficiency, an antioxidant that protects cells from toxins, researchers in a new study scheduled for publication in the September 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry sought to evaluate whether N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), an over-the-counter supplement that increases brain... (Science Daily)
Book shows some marriages get better with age Sep 8, 2008
Over five decades, the Platiases have gone through ups and downs, including their youngest daughter being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the 1980s, and the Oakland firestorm of 1991, which burned down their home. Instead of caving under the pressure, though, the two got closer. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Action As A Goal May Be Too Broad, New Research Suggests Sep 7, 2008
According to Albarrac;n, the findings could help understand how common words used in everyday life may influence conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder ... (June 11, 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 and physical ... 2, 2005) Child psychiatry researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are... (Science Daily)
FDA posts list of potential problem drugs Sep 6, 2008
Seroquel, for bipolar disorder, overdose due to sample pack labeling confusion. Tyzeka, for chronic hepatitis B, nerve damage. (MSNBC -- Health)
Shooter's rampage shows pitfalls for mentally ill Sep 6, 2008
1 million adults with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder in the United States are being cared for by their families, who have no legal standing ... Half of the people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder in this country don't understand they are ill, Amador said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Narrow Zyprexa Class Certified, Sealed Files Released Sep 6, 2008
" NARROW LIABILITY WINDOW The present class action is one of the larger suits in the mass of claims waged against Lilly over the last five years regarding Zyprexa, which the company began marketing in 1996 as a wonder drug for schizophrenia and later, bipolar disorder. Zyprexa quickly became one of Lilly's top sellers, with more than 12 million users and billions of dollars in annual sales. However, beginning in 2000, a number of studies linked Zyprexa to serious health concerns. In 2006, the... (Law.com)
Ice shelf breaks away in Canadian Arctic Sep 6, 2008
Children born to older fathers have a greater chance of developing bipolar disorder, according to one of the largest studies linking mental illness with advanced paternal age. The risks started increasing with fathers around age 40 but were strongest among those 55 and older, according to the study led by researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institute. (Los Angeles Times)
Rhythms of body clock 'linked to human mood disorder' Sep 6, 2008
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology have studied the body clock or the circadian system and found that its rhythms can have profound effects on human mood, including triggering relapses in patients with bipolar disorder. According to them, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder have long been linked to sleep problems, suggesting that the circadian system plays a role in these conditions ... For their study, the researchers recruited 12 people with bipolar disorder and fitted them... (Hindu)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Depression Sep 6, 2008
On the other hand, IBD patients were less likely to have social anxiety disorder or bipolar disorder than the general population. When compared with people in the regional survey, IBD patients had similar rates of anxiety but nearly twice the rate of major depressive disorder. (MEDLINEplus)
Sleep trouble linked to bipolar disorder Sep 5, 2008
His research has linked the body clock and certain psychological responses, including the capacity to trigger relapses in patients with bipolar disorder. Mood disorders such as bipolar disorder have long been linked with sleep problems, suggesting that the circadian system plays a role in these conditions ... Twelve volunteers with bipolar disorder were fitted with wrist-worn devices designed to monitor their circadian system by measuring their physical activity throughout the day and night. (India Times, India)
Carney's Giant clause out in the open Sep 5, 2008
Andrew Johns will raise funds for the awareness of bipolar disorder by leading a six-day walk from Newcastle to Sydney, starting on October 19. Johns will joined for part of the walk by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd plus a string of sporting personalities, while the public can also pay to take part. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
All 6 Victims Identified In Fatal Shootings Sep 5, 2008
He has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Zamora has a record of 50 court cases, including driving on a suspended license, drug possession, malicious mischief and theft. (KIRO TV, WA)
Shooting-rampage suspect described as deeply troubled Sep 4, 2008
Hickman said Zamora was diagnosed over the years with both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. In 2003, Hickman and Dennise Zamora took him to a Whatcom County hospital, saying they feared for their safety. (Seattle Times)
Holistic Self Care Planning Sep 4, 2008
If there are specific mental health issues present - such as post traumatic stress, depression, or bipolar disorder - a can help people determining their specific mental health needs. While actual medication dosages - if applicable - might fall into both physical and mental health categories, other activities such as keeping counseling appointments would better fit in the mental health category. (Suite101.com)
Speaking of suicide will help to cut tragic toll Sep 4, 2008
" National Advisory Council on Suicide Prevention chair Ian Webster said for each suicide, there were 20 to 50 attempts. Professor Webster said families of suicide victims were themselves more vulnerable than others to thoughts of suicide. "Not only is it devastating for a family member in terms of their own mental health and functioning, it also may be a risk factor to suicide," he said. Carol Clark's 18-year-old son Timothy took his own life more than two years ago. He suffered from bipolar... (The Australian)
Being unique is a disorder Sep 4, 2008
road rage, which appears under the umbrella of intermittent explosive disorder, could be treated effectively with a drug used for epilepsy and bipolar disorder ... " Some 8 per cent of adults suffer from IED, and doctors at the University of Chicago are using divalproex sodium, a drug used for epilepsy and bipolar disorder, to treat it. BEREAVEMENT An eight-week drug treatment for newly bereaved people is about to start a clinical trial. Researchers carrying out the trial hope that at least half... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bipolar Risk for Kids Born to Older Dads Sep 3, 2008
Bipolar Disorder Health Center ... Study Shows Age of Dad Is a Factor in Risk of Child Developing Bipolar Disorder By WebMD Health News Reviewed by ... Overall, children born to fathers in their mid-50s and older were found to have a 37% higher risk for bipolar disorder than children born to dads in their early 20s. (WebMD)
Older dads, bipolar kids Sep 3, 2008
Children born to an older father run a greater risk of developing a bipolar disorder than other kids, a Swedish study showed on Tuesday. "Children whose father was 55 years old or more (at the time of conception) run about a 37-percent greater risk of suffering from (bipolar disorder) than children whose fathers were in their 20s," Emma Frans, a researcher at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, told AFP. ... Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a severe mood disorder involving... (iAfrica.com)
Older fathers linked with bipolar Sep 2, 2008
Older fathers are more likely to have children with bipolar disorder, research suggests ... Increasing paternal age has already been linked with schizophrenia and autism, but not bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression ... Bipolar disorder People with bipolar disorder fluctuate between intense depression and mania, interspersed by periods of relative calm The exact causes of bipolar disorder aren't known, but it appears to run in families About 1 in every 100 people develop bipolar... (BBC News)
HEALTH BLOG: Opening up the medicine chest Sep 2, 2008
The drugs are prescribed not only for epilepsy but for a wide variety of other conditions, including psychiatric illnesses such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression, as well as such ailments as chronic pain, obesity and tremor. Although they overwhelmingly agreed that anti-seizure medications can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior, panel members this afternoon stopped short of recommending a black box warning--the strongest type of warning--on the drugs'... (USA Today -- Money)
Older Fathers' Offspring More Likely Bipolar Sep 2, 2008
37 times more likely to be diagnosed as having bipolar disorder than the offspring of men aged 20 to 24 years,"they say. While having an older mother also was associate with increased risk, this was not as strong an association as the paternal effect. If the bipolar disorder was diagnosed before the age of 20, this early onset BPD was much more strongly associated with the father's age and not associated with that of the mother. The authors note that this association has often been attributed to... (Medical News Today)
Children of older fathers more likely to have bipolar disorder Sep 2, 2008
Older age among fathers may be associated with an increased risk for bipolar disorder in their offspring, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Bipolar disorder is a common, severe mood disorder involving episodes of mania and depression, according to background information in the article ... of the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, and colleagues identified 13,428 patients in Swedish registers with a diagnosis... (EurekAlert!)
Family therapy helps relieve depression symptoms in bipolar teens Sep 2, 2008
Family-focused therapy, when combined with medication, appears effective in stabilizing symptoms of depression among teens with bipolar disorder, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Between one-half and two-thirds of patients with bipolar disorder develop the condition before age 18, according to background information in the article ... "The past decade has witnessed a remarkable increase in diagnoses of bipolar... (EurekAlert!)
Risks and benefits of antipsychotics in children and adolescents Sep 2, 2008
For many years old antipsychotics have been used for the treatment of conditions such as severe conduct disorders, Tourette syndrome, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in children and adolescents ... Antipsychotics have shown efficacy in the treatment of psychotic disorders in children and adolescents (schizophrenia, bipolar disorders), as well as conduct disorders, Tourette syndrome, and tics (Jensen et al., 2007; Kumra et al., 2008; Findling et al., 2008) ... Correll J: Weight gain and... (EurekAlert!)
Health: Study links bipolar disorder with older fathers Sep 2, 2008
Study links bipolar disorder with older fathers ... CHICAGO Children born to older fathers face a greater chance of developing bipolar disorder, according to one of the largest studies linking mental illness with advanced paternal age ... Previous research has connected schizophrenia and autism with older dads, and a Danish study published last year added bipolar disorder to the list. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The ECNP consensus statement on bipolar depression Sep 1, 2008
Bipolar disorder is one of the most important psychiatric diseases, often associated with considerable treatment needs and tremendous social and occupational burden for both the individual and family (Pini et al., 2005). Previously also labelled manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is typically referred to as an episodic, yet lifelong and clinically severe mood (or affective) disorder ... Mood in bipolar disorder may swing from euphoria and/or extreme irritability (defined as mania) to... (EurekAlert!)
Is Sex Addiction Real? Aug 31, 2008
Medication, especially if someone is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, generalized anxiety, or OCD - the same types of drugs that are used to treat anxiety and depression could be tried to combat sex addiction. AT WHAT POINT DO YOU FIND PEOPLE WANTING TO SEEK HELP. (CBS News)
ALL THE LONELY PEOPLE Aug 31, 2008
Finally, Cacioppo theorizes that loneliness is a contributor to everything from the rise in binge eating and drinking to diagnoses of depression and bipolar disorder to the breakdown of the family and even the state of infant mortality rates in the US. "That evidence is highly suggestive," he qualifies. "But personally, I think there's a direct link. "The biggest discovery of the last 15 years is that loneliness has biological, neurological effects," he continues. Though loneliness is not... (New York Post -- Opinions)
Researchers To Survey Students On Managing Psychiatric Medications In The Transition From Home To College Aug 30, 2008
The National American College and University Health Services reports that about 20 percent of the students visiting counseling centers are on prescribed medications for a range of mental illnesses from depression, bipolar disorder to attention deficit disorder. This has researchers and mental health counselors on campuses concerned about whether counseling centers are meeting all the needs of these students. (Science Daily)
Canada's mental health crisis Aug 30, 2008
After a lifetime of suicidal fixations, former Miramichi, N.B., lawyer Peter O'Neill was diagnosed with bipolar disorder seven years ago ... In 2001, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder ... Donald was living in Alberta when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1997, four years before Peter. (Globe and Mail)
County approves funds for youth outreach program Aug 30, 2008
The funds are paramount in order that local school-age youth suffering from addictions, mental illness, depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other difficulties can be properly assisted into developing into productive citizens. But Indiana is cutting out the program, and Medicaid is cutting out 2. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Sex differences seen in response to common antidepressant Aug 30, 2008
The study did not include people with bipolar disorder. Participants in the study could continue with psychotherapy that they had been undergoing before the start of the study, but could take no other antidepressants. (EurekAlert!)
Mental illness - past or present - is not a crime Aug 29, 2008
It is an egregious breach of civil rights, yet the practice continues because people who suffer serious mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are all too often voiceless, powerless and victims of well-entrenched stereotypes. To understand this story, a little background is in order. (Globe and Mail)
TGen find promises big leap in forensics Aug 29, 2008
Craig, who normally hunts gene triggers for diseases such as autism and bipolar disorder, said his team's quick study of the possibility of using such tools for forensics was a "serendipitous, accidental discovery" that came about while attempting to solve another scientific question. The scientists analyzed mixtures of DNA samples using a high-powered automated technology known as microarrays. (AZCentral -- Business)
