title: Consistent dexamethasone suppression test results with mania and depression in bipolar illness.
abstract: Dexamethasone suppression tests (DSTs) were given to nine bipolar patients in both depressed and manic phases of their illness. In seven patients DST results were consistent between episodes; six patients had positive tests in both depression and mania.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis; D003907:Dexamethasone; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D003907:Dexamethasone; D006854:Hydrocortisone