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Liu, H.C., et al., Immunologic variables in acute mania of bipolar disorder. J Neuroimmunol, | Liu, H.C., et al., Immunologic variables in acute mania of bipolar disorder. J Neuroimmunol, | ||
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+ | ==== Immune suppression ==== | ||
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+ | Two U.S. government reports from the 1970s to 1980s provide evidence for many neuropsychiatric effects of non-thermal microwave EMFs, based on occupational exposure studies.[[https:// | ||
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+ | In summary, then, the mechanism of action of microwave EMFs, the role of the VGCCs in the brain, the impact of non-thermal EMFs on the brain, extensive epidemiological studies performed over the past 50 years, and five criteria testing for causality, all collectively show that various non-thermal microwave EMF exposures produce diverse neuropsychiatric effects. | ||
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It is possible that increased UA levels are a trait marker of higher vulnerability to bipolar disorder, and are even more increased during mania (mostly in the first manic episode of drug-naïve patients). (({{pubmed> | It is possible that increased UA levels are a trait marker of higher vulnerability to bipolar disorder, and are even more increased during mania (mostly in the first manic episode of drug-naïve patients). (({{pubmed> | ||
- | magnetic resonance imaging confirms that hyperuricemia in rats and humans are associated with gliosis in the hippocampus (({{pubmed> | + | magnetic resonance imaging confirms that hyperuricemia in rats and humans are associated with gliosis* in the hippocampus (({{pubmed> |
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The current study provides novel evidence that brain function varies with baseline uric acid level. Specifically, | The current study provides novel evidence that brain function varies with baseline uric acid level. Specifically, | ||
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+ | Astrocytes perform many functions, including biochemical support of endothelial cells that form the blood–brain barrier, provision of nutrients to the nervous tissue, maintenance of extracellular ion balance, and a role in the repair and scarring process of the brain and spinal cord following traumatic injuries. | ||
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+ | * Astrocytes are a type of glial cells and they hold various roles, mostly supporting neurons. | ||
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