Lithium and the changing incidence of mania.
The use of lithium-containing compounds has increased dramatically since their introduction into the pharmacopoeia in 1968. However, there is no evidence of more than transitory decreases in admissions to hospital with mania. Such admissions, particularly for female readmissions, have increased. Reasons for this are suggested.
D000328:Adult; D000341:Affective Disorders, Psychotic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male
D008094:Lithium