The Journal of clinical psychiatry
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Review Meta Analysis
Effects of lithium on cognitive performance: a meta-analysis.
Cognitive impairment is underrecognized among patients with bipolar disorder and may represent not only effects of the illness but also adverse effects of its treatments. Among these, lithium is the best-studied mood stabilizer. As its cognitive effects are mixed and not well-known, we assessed reported effects of lithium on cognitive performance. ⋯ Lithium treatment appears to have only few and minor negative effects on cognition.
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Comparative Study
Association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and sleep impairment in adulthood: evidence from a large controlled study.
To examine whether sleep impairment is associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. ⋯ Sleep disturbances that are not attributable to comorbid mental health conditions or ADHD pharmacotherapy are associated with ADHD in adulthood. Clinicians and researchers should consider the potential contribution of sleep disruption to the clinical presentation of adults with ADHD.