How Can Sport Make Me Faster, Higher, Stronger

Over the years, it is plausible to say that athletes have consistently improved in their craft, becoming much better than they have been in previous years. The secret behind this has not always been revealed, and sometimes people who somewhat sought to attain similar heights have been found wanting. Sportsmen from every arena, be it… Read More »

Are Democrats as Split Over Healthcare as the Candidates Are? – Gallup

Healthcare was the first topic addressed on both nights of last week’s Democratic presidential debates in Detroit, and while the various positions expressed weren’t a surprise, the level of acrimony was. The candidates’ heated discussion over the merits of government-run healthcare exposed emotions that seemed to run deeper than the standard political fissures between the… Read More »

Lithium and Anticonvulsant Mood Stabilizers: No Higher Risk for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

For women with bipolar disorder, choosing whether to maintain or discontinue treatment with a mood stabilizer during pregnancy is challenging.  This is a process which requires careful and thoughtful consideration, weighing the risk of adverse outcomes associated with exposure to a particular drug against the risk of recurrent illness in the setting of medication discontinuation.… Read More »