What is it about?
Lithium is common for treatment of bipolar disorder. Its long term use is beneficial for stroke prevention.
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Why is it important?
Another evidence to show the neuro-protection effect from lithium.
Perspectives
It is worth to look at the long term benefits from lithium use in general population.
Tsuo-Hung Lan
National Yang-Ming University
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This page is a summary of: A reduced risk of stroke with lithium exposure in bipolar disorder: a population-based retrospective cohort study, Bipolar Disorders, September 2015, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/bdi.12336.
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