More good news about the magic ion: lithium may prevent dementia.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1192/bjp.bp.110.082875.
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Abstract
Lithium is an established treatment for affective disorders with good evidence of antisuicidal properties. Alzheimer's disease rates are relatively reduced in patients with bipolar disorder on lithium and a recent trial of lithium in amnestic minimal cognitive impairment is indicative of potential benefits. This should stimulate further, larger-scale studies.
Medical subject headings
- Alzheimer Disease
- Antidepressive Agents
- Lithium Compounds