New Method Predicts Who Will Respond to Lithium Therapy (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

New Method Predicts Who Will Respond to Lithium Therapy

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Salk scientists develop tool to gauge success of preferred treatment for bipolar disorder. The electrical activity of neurons (red/green) from bipolar patients can predict who will respond to lithium therapy. Left, responder; right, nonresponder.

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