Serum lithium levels and suicide attempts: a case-controlled comparison in lithium therapy-naive individuals
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DOI: 10.1007/s00213-017-4729-z
Abstract: BackgroundSeveral epidemiological studies have shown the inverse association of lithium levels in drinking water and suicide rates; however, it is necessary to perform a clinical study dealing with individual patients.MethodsWe analyzed 199 patients including 31… read more here.
Keywords: suicide attempts; serum lithium; lithium levels; lithium ... See more keywords
Association between lithium levels in drinking water and suicide rates: role of affective disorders.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.11.045
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The study aimed to assess the association between lithium levels in drinking water from public supplies and suicide rates in different municipalities of Lithuania in relation with incidence of affective disorders. METHODS 53 drinking… read more here.
Keywords: drinking water; lithium levels; affective disorders; levels drinking ... See more keywords
Supratherapeutic lithium levels in COVID‐19 infection
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DOI: 10.1111/bdi.13183
Abstract: Lithium levels are often checked in the inpatient setting when a patient has clear indications of acute kidney injury. Lithium levels can become supratherapeutic in COVID‐19 infection even after normalization of creatinine. Lithium levels should… read more here.
Keywords: covid infection; lithium levels; levels covid; lithium ... See more keywords
Plus ça change? Switching lithium preparations.
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DOI: 10.1192/bjb.2021.126
Abstract: AIMS AND METHOD A supply disruption alert in 2020, now rescinded, notified UK prescribers of the planned discontinuation of Priadel® (lithium carbonate) tablets. This service evaluation explored lithium dose and plasma levels before and after… read more here.
Keywords: lithium levels; plasma lithium; change switching; plus change ... See more keywords
Can we check serum lithium levels less often without compromising patient safety?
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DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2021.1027
Abstract: Background Lithium is viewed as the first-line long-term treatment for prevention of relapse in people with bipolar disorder. Aims This study examined factors associated with the likelihood of maintaining serum lithium levels within the recommended… read more here.
Keywords: lithium levels; serum lithium; lithium results; lithium ... See more keywords
Changes in Lithium Levels in Bees and Their Products Following Anti-Varroa Treatment
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DOI: 10.3390/insects12070579
Abstract: Simple Summary Varroosis caused by the ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor has been the biggest threat to managed bee colonies over recent decades. Chemicals available to treat the disease imply problems of resistance, inconsistent efficacy, and… read more here.
Keywords: bees products; treatment; honey; lithium levels ... See more keywords