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Comorbidities common in bipolar disorder, may have genetic link

While the symptoms of bipolar disorder can be disabling on their own, most patients with the condition also are afflicted with a variety of other psychiatric and physical disorders. Research findings on genetic links between bipolar disorder and other conditions and the incidence of comorbidities will be presented at the 7th International Conference on Bipolar Disorder and will be discussed at a press briefing held at 1:15 p.m., Friday, June 8.

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