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Brain glycine levels following lithium toxicity: case report
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
|June 1, 1985
Summary
This case study examines fatal lithium toxicity, detailing brain lithium levels and associated changes in brain glycine. The findings highlight the critical impact of lithium on neurological function.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Toxicology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Lithium is a common mood stabilizer used in treating bipolar disorder.
- Lithium toxicity can lead to severe neurological complications and death.
- Understanding the neurochemical changes associated with lithium toxicity is crucial for patient management.