Monthly Archives: December 2011

Manic Muses Turns One

It’s hard to believe Manic Muses has been up and running for a year now.  Thanks to all the readership – lurkers and commenter alike – for making the blog a success.  Happy Holidays and here’s to a successful 2012 … Continue reading

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Could acute postpartum blues signal bipolar disorder?

Here is a topic that’s been making headlines with major news outlets all this week.  In a new study from Denmark, researchers found that women treated for severe psychiatric conditions including major depression shortly after giving birth were more likely … Continue reading

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Alexza Inhaled Antipsychotic May Pose Fatal Lung Risks

Alexza Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s inhaled antipsychotic drug may put some patients at risk for respiratory failure, according to U.S. regulators considering whether to approve the treatment for sale.  While Adasuve is effective as a fast-acting treatment for agitation among patients with … Continue reading

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The Misuse and Abuse of Antipsychotics

(November is over, so is NaNoWriMo, and I’m happy to report I was able to complete the challenge under schedule and over word count.  Thanks to all for their well wishes and support!) I took most of November off from … Continue reading

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