Bipolar Disorder

Study: Blood test improves bipolar disorder diagnosis through biomarkers
By Matt Limb
Diagnosis of bipolar disorder could be improved using a simple blood test to identify biomarkers associated with the condition, say researchers.
November 2, 2023
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Measuring lithium from a fingertip
By LabPulse.com staff writers
The sensor has the potential to enable patients to take the right amount of lithium to alleviate the symptoms of bipolar disorder and depression, the scientists said in a presentation at the American Chemical Society (ACS) fall meeting on Sunday.
August 22, 2022
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Castle Biosciences completes $65M AltheaDx acquisition
By LabPulse.com staff writers
Under the terms of the definitive agreement, AltheaDx became a subsidiary of Castle Biosciences. At closing, Castle paid $65 million to AltheaDx security holders, which consisted of $32.5 million in cash and $32.5 million in Castle common stock.
April 26, 2022
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Low-volume test platform from Baebies wins 'disruptive tech' award at AACC
By Joseph Constance
In the third annual edition of the Disruptive Technology Award competition, Baebies won the award for Finder, a near-patient testing platform featuring a toaster-sized instrument and disposable cartridge. Powered by digital microfluidics technology, Baebies' Finder tests for diseases using low sample volumes with a turnaround time of approximately 15 minutes after sample introduction.
December 14, 2020
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New recommendations for CYP2C9 testing | Biomarker emerges in prostate cancer | T2 Biosystems reports data for bacteria panel
By Emily Hayes
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May 13, 2019
Failed study leaves CRP test hanging as biomarker in bipolar depression
By Emily Hayes
The results leave the potential role of CRP as a biomarker up in the air. They also highlight the broader challenges in developing biomarkers and personalized treatments in the field of psychiatry.
May 7, 2019
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