September 2009

Grand Rounds up at Medicblog999

September 13, 2009

Grand Rounds is up at medicblog999. There are both themed posts and open submissions. Plenty of reading for all on a wide range of subjects.

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Bipolar Disorder Is Not An Illness

September 6, 2009

DSM’s criteria for a manic episode are given below: A. A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, lasting at least 1 week (or any duration if hospitalization is necessary). B. During the period of mood disturbance, three (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted (four if the mood is [...]

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