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
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
Electronic Health Record–Nested Reminders for Serum Lithium Level Monitoring in Patients With Mood Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.2196/40595
Abstract: Background Clinical guidelines recommend regular serum lithium monitoring every 3 to 6 months. However, in the real world, only a minority of patients receive adequate monitoring. Objective This study aims to examine whether the use… read more here.
Keywords: usual care; group; serum lithium; monitoring ... See more keywords