HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology leads genetic study of bipolar disorder

To conduct the study, HudsonAlpha researchers will use new technology to sequence the entire genomes of 2,000 people, half of whom have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and half who have not.

Film director shares experiences of bipolar disorder at film screening

A FILM director shared his experiences of bipolar disorder at a screening of an award-winning film to highlight the social stigma of depression in the Asian community.

New low-income housing opened

Eric Othot has been battling bipolar disorder and depression for more than half his life, and says he’s one of the lucky ones to find safe, affordable housing.  The 618 Apartments — an 18-unit rental building on Commercial Drive — was officially opened yesterday, providing housing for low-income people with mental health challenges.The federal government provided $1.3 million for the project ...

Putting order into bipolar disorder

Group gives sufferers support, validation

Film director to hold special screening of film to tackle stigma of depression

A FILM director will share his experiences of bipolar disorder as he prepares to screen a semi-autobiographical film to highlight the social stigma of depression in the Asian community tomorrow.

Lundbeck Canada makes landmark donation of $2.7M to support depression research

Lundbeck Canada has made a landmark donation of $2.7 million to support ground-breaking research at the University Health Network to identify biomarkers that will enhance the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from major depression and bipolar disorder.

Local Beat 8/29/11

A listing of meetings and events of interest throughout Navarro County Aug. 30 Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St.,  Corsicana.

Nurofen Plus alert: painkiller packs mistakenly contain anti-psychotic drugs

Warning issued after Seroquel XL - used to treat bipolar depression - found in batches of Nurofen Plus People are being warned to check packs of Nurofen Plus after it emerged that thousands of them could mistakenly contain anti-psychotic drugs. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a safety alert following reports that some batches of Nurofen Plus contain ...

Local Beat 8/28/11

A list of meetings and events of interest throughout Navarro County

Local Beat 8/27/11

A listing of meetings and events of interest throughout Navarro County. Sept. 1 Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Corsicana in Martin Hall. The drive will pay special honor to 23-gallon donor Roger Warner. Also, each donor will be enrolled in a drawing for a $250 gas card. Identification is required at check-in. Donors must be in ...