Tag: bipolar disorder
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Mosaic loss and youth-onset schizophrenia and bipolar disorders
Understanding mosaic loss in youth and its relevance to psychiatric disorders Mosaic chromosomal alterations (mCAs) occur when cells acquire genetic changes after fertilization, leading to a mosaic pattern where some cells carry abnormalities while others do not. Traditionally studied in aging or cancer contexts, mCAs are now increasingly examined for their potential role in brain…
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Mosaic Loss: Understanding Its Links to Early-Onset Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
What is mosaic loss and why it matters for psychiatric health Mosaic chromosomal alterations (mCAs) occur when a subset of cells in a person’s body carries a genetic change that others do not. This results from post-zygotic mutations, meaning the alteration arises after fertilization and leads to cellular clones with different genetic content. In recent…
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Mosaic Loss and Young-Onset Psychiatric Disorders: Exploring mCAs in Blood and Brain Tissues
Introduction: A New Window into Early-Onset Psychiatric Illness Psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia (SCZ) and bipolar disorder (BD) often emerge in adolescence or early adulthood, underscoring the need to understand their roots long before full clinical syndromes develop. Recent research has highlighted mosaic chromosomal alterations (mCAs) as a potential contributor to brain function and psychiatric…
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Two Pronged: Scared That My Bipolar Disorder Will Ruin My New Relationship
Understanding the fear when dating with bipolar disorder Starting a new relationship is already a mix of excitement and nerves. When bipolar disorder enters the conversation, that flutter can feel like it’s amplified into dread: Will mood swings, unpredictability, or medication side effects derail what could be a loving connection? The truth is that bipolar…
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Two Pronged: Navigating a New Relationship When Bipolar Disorder Feels Like a Challenge
Facing the Fear: Bipolar Disorder in a Fresh Relationship Beginning a new relationship is often a mix of excitement and nervousness. When bipolar disorder enters the picture, those emotions can feel amplified. You might worry that mood swings, energy shifts, or unpredictable moments could derail what you’ve just started to build with someone special. The…
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Two Pronged: Navigating a New Relationship with Bipolar Disorder
Facing the Fear: Can Bipolar Disorder Coexist with a New Relationship? Starting a new relationship is thrilling, but adding bipolar disorder into the mix can feel daunting. You’re not alone in this worry: many people with bipolar disorder fear that symptoms, mood shifts, or treatment challenges could derail budding romance. The key is practical preparation,…
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Groundbreaking 4.4 Million Grant Funds First Study of Prefrontal Cortical Stimulation in Severe Bipolar Disorder
Overview of the Breakthrough Funding A University of Minnesota Medical School research team led by Dr. Ziad Nahas has secured a $4.4 million grant to launch the first-in-the-world study assessing prefrontal cortical stimulation as a treatment for severe bipolar disorder. The project, supported by Breakthrough Discoveries, marks a pivotal step in exploring innovative neuromodulation techniques…
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Breakthrough Grant Advances First Study of Prefrontal Stimulation for Severe Bipolar Disorder
Groundbreaking Investment to Explore Neuromodulation in Bipolar Disorder A University of Minnesota Medical School research team, led by Dr. Ziad Nahas, has secured a $4.4 million grant to pursue a pioneering, first-in-the-world study of prefrontal cortical stimulation as a potential treatment for severe bipolar disorder. The funding comes from Breakthrough Discoveries, signaling strong confidence in…
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Pioneering Breakthrough: $4.4M Grant Funds First Study of Prefrontal Cortex Stimulation in Severe Bipolar Disorder
Groundbreaking Funding Sparks a New era in bipolar disorder research A University of Minnesota Medical School team led by Dr. Ziad Nahas has secured a $4.4 million grant to launch what experts say could be a landmark study in the treatment of severe bipolar disorder. The project will investigate prefrontal cortical stimulation, a cutting-edge neuromodulation…
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Lisa Borg on the TV Birth, Life with Henrik Borg
The Delivery Documentary and Its Aftermath Lisa Borg’s delivery made headlines when SVT aired the documentary Lisas förlossningen. The film follows a long, arduous labor that culminates in an emergency cesarean, and it saw a new mother navigate both the camera’s gaze and the realities of parenthood. Seven weeks later, the couple’s lakeside home hosts…