Treatment Effectiveness in Bipolar Disorder: Real-World Evidence (IMAGE)

Juntendo University Research Promotion Center

Treatment Effectiveness in Bipolar Disorder: Real-World Evidence

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Bipolar disorder requires sustained pharmacological management to reduce relapse risk. This large real-world study finds that lithium is the most effective monotherapy, while lithium-based combinations provide additional protection against hospitalization, underscoring the value of personalized treatment approaches in routine care.

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Professor Tadafumi Kato from Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan

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