An observational study of 110 elderly lithium-treated patients followed up for 6 years with particular reference to renal function

An observational study of 110 elderly lithium-treated patients followed up for 6 years with particular reference to renal function

Abstract Background Recent observational studies have focused on lithium treatment in the elderly, with particular reference to safety in terms of thyroid and renal functions. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics of patients starting lithium treatment before (N = 79)...

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Main Authors: Alberto Bocchetta, Francesca Cabras, Martina Pinna, Antonio Poddighe, Claudia Sardu, Raffaella Ardau, Caterina Chillotti, Maria Del Zompo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2017-06-01
Series:International Journal of Bipolar Disorders
Subjects:
Mood disorders
Bipolar disorders
Depression
Lithium
Elderly
Creatinine
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40345-017-0089-1

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