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Blood test could help diagnose bipolar disorder — but some researchers are sceptical

A test based on biomarkers aims to speed up diagnosis and enable prompt treatment. But not everyone is convinced.
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A first-of-its-kind blood test that uses biomarkers to distinguish bipolar disorder from depression could slash the time it takes to get an accurate diagnosis from years to weeks, according to the company that developed the test — but some scientists have raised concerns about its validity.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-03616-7

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