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Bipolar I Disorder

More info…by Sheila Wilson Bipolar I, also known as manic depression, is a relatively common psychological disorder. Bipolar disorder has three main types: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Bipolar III. The defining symptoms of bipolar disorder are episodes of depression and euphoria that cannot be explained by the persons situation. The main symptom of Bipolar [...]

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Lung research

More info…By Jane ElliottHealth reporter, BBC NewsCatherine Lewington is excited that she has her first cold of the year.And unlike the many other common colds the 59-year-old has suffered, Catherine knows exactly what type she has C16. Despite having the lung condition Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Catherine is feeling relatively well and being regularly [...]

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Commentary: Gary McKinnons extradition battle

More info…James Slack of The Daily Mail has an article on the extradition battle for Gary McKinnon, a case that has become somewhat of a cause celebre. The case raises a number of issues, including whether extraditing someone with Aspergers Disorder to face a potentially lengthy prison sentence in the U.S. constitutes a serious threat [...]

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