1984American Journal of PsychiatryRequires access

Consistent dexamethasone suppression test results with mania and depression in bipolar illness

Colin D. Godwin, L B Greenberg, S Shukla

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Dexamethasone suppression tests (DSTs) were given to nine bipolar patients in both depressed and manic phases of their illness. In seven patients DST results were consistent between episodes; six patients had positive tests in both depression and mania.

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Dexamethasone suppression tests (DSTs) were given to nine bipolar patients in both depressed and manic phases of their illness. In seven patients DST results were consistent between episodes; six patients had positive tests in both depression and mania.

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Dexamethasone suppression tests (DSTs) were given to nine bipolar patients in both depressed and manic phases of their illness. In seven patients DST results were consistent between episodes; six patients had positive tests in both depression and mania.

Key concepts: Mania, Dexamethasone suppression test, Depression (economics), Bipolar disorder, Bipolar illness, Dexamethasone, Psychiatry, Medicine

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