Publications by authors named "Katja Ponzer"
Bipolar Disord
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess whether long-term lithium use contributes to protective effects or increases the risk of various health disorders.
- Researchers analyzed data from nearly 10,000 lithium users in Finland alongside over 96,000 controls, finding that lithium users had a higher overall disease burden, including increased risks for vascular and neurological disorders.
- However, when compared to individuals with similar mood disorders not taking lithium, those on lithium had a lower risk for cardiovascular issues, while still showing higher rates of conditions like pulmonary embolism, Parkinson's disease, and kidney disease.
