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=====Poster from Ljubljana International Congress on Autoimmunity===== | =====Poster from Ljubljana International Congress on Autoimmunity===== | ||
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=====Presentation on MP in Psychiatric Disorders===== | =====Presentation on MP in Psychiatric Disorders===== | ||
- | Prof. Trevor Marshall conducted a seminar at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London, on 13 May 2010. There is a video record of that seminar: " | + | Prof. Trevor Marshall conducted a seminar at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London, on 13 May 2010. There is a video record of that seminar: " |
=====Lithium===== | =====Lithium===== | ||
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**Due to slow renal clearing, lithium toxicity may occur when taking Benicar (or verapamil).** Lithium blood levels should be monitored very closely by your Dr (perhaps weekly when Benicar is started) and then regularly as long as you are on the MP. We recommend Members not change their Lithium dose without the consent and supervision of their doctor. | **Due to slow renal clearing, lithium toxicity may occur when taking Benicar (or verapamil).** Lithium blood levels should be monitored very closely by your Dr (perhaps weekly when Benicar is started) and then regularly as long as you are on the MP. We recommend Members not change their Lithium dose without the consent and supervision of their doctor. | ||
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===== Evidence of infectious cause ===== | ===== Evidence of infectious cause ===== | ||
- | 2018 electron microscope study [[http:// | + | 2018 electron microscope study [[https:// |
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===== Recent research ===== | ===== Recent research ===== | ||
- | 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). (({{pmid> |
- | 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 (({{pmid> |
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Uric acid may play an important role in mental health by modulating the emotional response to stress. | Uric acid may play an important role in mental health by modulating the emotional response to stress. | ||
- | 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. | 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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===== Notes and comments ===== | ===== Notes and comments ===== | ||
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--- //Sallie Q 08.25.2017// | --- //Sallie Q 08.25.2017// | ||
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Here is an interesting paper by a Harvard/ | Here is an interesting paper by a Harvard/ | ||
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It is worth to be read as it explains the disease, the immune system etc etc in a rather clear language. | It is worth to be read as it explains the disease, the immune system etc etc in a rather clear language. | ||
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As it is published in the internet I think I am allowed to inform you where to find it.</ | As it is published in the internet I think I am allowed to inform you where to find it.</ | ||
- | ===== References ===== | + | ===== References =====</ |