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ArticleCureus2017

Consanguinity Associated with Increased Prevalence and Severity of Bipolar Disorder in Pakistan: A Case Report Highlighting the Genetic Link.

Muhammad Aadil, Aitzaz Munir, Hasnain Arshad, Feham Tariq, Muhammad Jahanzaib Anwar, Noman Amjad, Anum Akhlaq

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Article in Cureus, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Muhammad AadilDepartment of Medicine, FMH College of Medicine.
Aitzaz MunirDepartment of Psychiatry, Howard University Hospital.
Hasnain ArshadDepartment of Internal Medicine, Howard University Hospital.
Feham TariqInternal Medicine, Services Hospital.
Muhammad Jahanzaib AnwarDepartment of Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center.
Noman AmjadPsychiatry Department, Nishtar Hospital.
Anum AkhlaqDepartment of Medicine, FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry.
Fortis Hospital · INHoward University Hospital · USNishtar Medical College and Hospital · PKRush University Medical Center · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case report highlights the genetic link associated with bipolar disorder and rising prevalence of such cases in Pakistan due to the lack of knowledge and understanding of the disease. It also shows that a family history of bipolar disorder is associated with more aggressive episodes, early onset, and treatment relapse. Further studies are warranted to fully understand the pathophysiology of genetic linkages causing bipolar disorder so we can understand the natural course of illness and provide effective treatment. We report the case of a 25-year-old girl who presented to the hospital with severe mania and had around 20 episodes of acute mania in the last ten years. Her parents (first cousins) and brother all had a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

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antipsychotic medicationsbipolar maniafamily healthgeneticsmaniamini mental state examinationpsychiatryyoung age

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PMID28936379
PMCPMC5597064
OpenAlexW2735921711

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