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
Systematic review and practical guideline for the prevention and management of the renal side effects of lithium therapy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2019.11.006
Abstract: Lithium is the first line therapy of bipolar mood disorder. Lithium-induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (Li-NDI) and lithium nephropathy (Li-NP, i.e., renal insufficiency) are prevalent side effects of lithium therapy, with significant morbidity. The objective of… read more here.
Keywords: systematic review; lithium; effects lithium; lithium therapy ... See more keywords
Real-World Clinical Practice Among Patients With Bipolar Disorder and Chronic Kidney Disease on Long-term Lithium Therapy
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DOI: 10.1097/jcp.0000000000001632
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Long-term lithium therapy (LTLT) has been associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We investigated changes in clinical characteristics, pharmacotherapeutic treatments for medical/psychiatric disorders, and outcomes among patients with bipolar disorder (BD) and CKD… read more here.
Keywords: long term; term lithium; disorder; chronic kidney ... See more keywords
Long-term lithium therapy and risk of chronic kidney disease in bipolar disorder: A historical cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1111/bdi.13052
Abstract: AIMS Long-term lithium therapy (LTLT) has been associated with kidney insufficiency in bipolar disorder (BD). We aimed to investigate the risk factors of chronic kidney disease (CKD) development and progression among BD patients receiving LTLT.… read more here.
Keywords: long term; lithium; lithium therapy; ckd ... See more keywords
Recalibrating the risks and benefits of lithium therapy
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DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.116.193789
Abstract: Summary Recent data might subtly recalibrate the risk/benefit ratio of lithium, the prototypical mood stabiliser for bipolar disorder. There are hints that lithium might be associated with a reduction in dementia risk and as noted… read more here.
Keywords: risk; risks benefits; recalibrating risks; benefits lithium ... See more keywords