Lithium use and bone health in women with bipolar disorder: A cross-sectional study.

Lana J WilliamsBruno AgustiniAmanda L StuartJulie A PascoJason M HodgeRasika M SamarasingheOttar BjerkesetShae E QuirkHeli Koivumaa-HonkanenRisto HonkanenJeremi HeikkinenMichael Berk

Published in: Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica (2024)

These data suggest lithium is associated with greater BMD and reduced risk of low bone mass in women with bipolar disorder. Research into the underlying mechanisms is warranted.

Keyphrases

bipolar disorder
major depressive disorder
bone mineral density
healthcare
public health
soft tissue
bone loss
solid state
bone regeneration
mental health
physical activity
electronic health record
postmenopausal women
risk factors
health information
body composition
social media