Possible mechanism identified for how lithium treats bipolar disorder
Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 21:30
in Health & Medicine
Lithium has been established for more than 50 years as one of the most effective treatments for manic depression, clinically termed bipolar disorder. However, scientists have never been entirely sure exactly why it is beneficial. Now, new research suggests a possible mechanism for why lithium works, opening the door for better understanding of the illness and potentially more effective treatments.