Mania should be included in the differential diagnosis of elderly patients with relatively acute onset of confusion and agitation. The diagnostic evaluation should first include a complete ...

The protein kinase C (PKC) signaling cascade has been identified as a direct biochemical target for the treatment of mania. Preclinical studies and early clinical trials have shown that the ...

The challenge to physicians in treating elderly patients with manic symptoms is to recognize the comorbid conditions and determine the most effective medication in order to maximize treatment ...

In the case of schizophrenia, manic episodes can include or resemble psychosis, while depressive episodes resemble the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. (Such patients may receive a diagnosis of ...

A MAN was plunged into a psychotic episode after antibiotics for a common infection triggered terrifying ‘antibiomania’. The ...

The drug is recommended as the first stage treatment as it has proven effectiveness in preventing episodes of depression and mania. By contrast, nearly 25% of patients were found to be taking ...