Bipolar disorder (BD) is a mood disorder with subtypes characterized by episodes of mania,
hypomania, and/or depression. BD is associated with substantial economic burden, and the …

Purpose: This review article provides an overview of the frequency, burden of illness,
diagnosis, and treatment of bipolar disorder (BD) from the perspective of the advanced …

About half of the patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder (BD) become non-adherent during
long-term treatment, a rate largely similar to other chronic illnesses and one that has …

BackgroundAtypical antipsychotics are widely used in bipolar mania. However, the efficacy
of atypical antipsychotics in bipolar depression has not been comprehensively explored …

Background Patients with bipolar disorder are exceptionally challenging to manage
because of the dynamic, chronic, and fluctuating nature of their disease. Typically, the …

The efficacy and safety of risperidone long-acting injectable (LAI) for preventing recurrence
of mood episodes in patients with bipolar I disorder was evaluated in a randomized, placebo …

Background Bipolar disorder type I (BD-I) is a chronic condition characterized by mania
episodes followed by syndromic recovery periods, usually permeated by depressive …

Study Objective To estimate the impact of adherence to and persistence with atypical
antipsychotics on health care costs and risk of hospitalization by controlling potential …

Purpose To determining whether the addition of a long-acting injectable antipsychotic (LAI-
AP) has a positive effect on prognosis in bipolar disorder. Materials and methods Medical …

Purpose Results of an evaluation of the impact of a pharmacy-based transitional care
program on healthcare costs in a population of high-risk patients are reported. Methods A …