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The need for such
education is evident by the fact that 69 percent of bipolar patients are
misdiagnosed-usually with major depression-which can have life-altering
consequences.

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(2003), J Clin
Psychiatry 64(1):53-58. Though
effective , ECT produces short-term confusion and occasionally some memory
loss, and patients require general anesthesia and muscle relaxants.

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S. Based in Irvine, Calif. New research also suggests that TMS may shorten
the time it takes drugs to begin working.

Also in this issue:
* Conversion disorder
* Drug advertising's effect on prescribing practices
* A doctor answers: What are the dangers of methamphetamine?

The Harvard Mental Health Letter is available from Harvard Health
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Each educational activity highlights a
particular aspect of bipolar disorder and provides clinicians with a complete
overview of this pervasive, highly misdiagnosed illness.

* In a controlled study, TMS was no more effective than sham treatment
for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Recent studies show that approximately five percent of the U. Individual events include half-day meetings and dinner
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The curriculum also
provides insights on the benefits of collaboration between primary care and
mental health specialists in treating this complex illness.
CME's Lifelong Learning Initiative on Bipolar Disorder is supported by an
unrestricted educational grant from AstraZeneca.S.
Now a growing body of research suggests that new techniques such as
transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may offer less disruptive ways to use
electromagnetic energy against depression , schizophrenia, and other
psychiatric disorders, reports the August issue of the Harvard Mental Health
Letter.

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"Patients frequently seek a physician's
care when they're in a state of depression , not elated with mania-the other
hallmark of bipolar disorder-so without careful assessment to uncover the full
spectrum of patients' histories, physicians often misdiagnose them as
suffering solely from major depressive disorder rather than bipolar disorder.com.

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161-174.

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CME's Lifelong Learning Initiative on Bipolar
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clinicians the latest psychiatric findings on this disorder, as they are
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News on Therapies for Depression Using Magnetic Stimulation of the Brain

BOSTON, Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is well
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A listing of web sites offering support to those suffering from (or care-givers) Anxiety and Panic.

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"Research clearly shows that bipolar disorder is among the most difficult
illnesses to diagnose ," said Marsha Meyer, RPh, senior vice president of
clinical information for CME LLC.CMELLC.

The Harvard Mental Health Letter reports that:
* About 40% of patients with medication-resistant depression show some
improvement after TMS.

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population
struggles with bipolar disorder (2), a much higher incidence than previously
estimated, but strides have been made that make efforts to diagnose this
disorder much more effective.
* Findings are mixed on the effects of TMS on schizophrenia and post-
traumatic stress disorder.

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Clinicians are encouraged to participate in as many activities as possible
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* More than 30 studies are now testing the potential of TMS for treating
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While primary
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symptoms of bipolar disorder can resemble those related to schizophrenia,
borderline personality or even ADHD.

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The Lifelong Learning Initiative is geared toward primary care physicians and
addresses the importance of a collaborative approach to the diagnosis and
management of bipolar disorder along with the latest findings in screening and
best practices regarding treatment. Consequently, 35 percent of bipolar
patients have to wait 10-12 years before receiving an accurate diagnosis.

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CME LLC Offers Primary Care Physicians the Latest Insights on Bipolar Disorder

The Lifelong Learning Initiative on Bipolar Disorder shares vital new
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emerging best practices for treating the illness.
TMS works this way: An electrical generator produces a series of strong
magnetic fields in a wire coil, which is mounted on a paddle and positioned on
or near a patient 's forehead or scalp. Stimulation by TMS is much milder and more localized than ECT.
The magnetic field can be applied to fully conscious patients, who feel no
pain and can read or talk during the treatment and drive home afterward.

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Lifelong Learning Initiative Provides New Tools and Insights for Earlier
Diagnosis, Collaborative Care

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The fluctuating magnetic force produces
an electrical current that influences neurons in the area directly under the
coil.