Objectives: Bipolar disorder is associated with a decreased life expectancy of 8–12 years.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of excess mortality. For the first time, we …

DISCUSSION Restless leg syndrome is a disabling movement disorder characterized by
uncomfortable sensations deep inside the legs, which typically occur during the evening or …

Aim People with schizophrenia are at a greater risk of poor physical health than the general
population. This study investigated the annual incidence of physical illnesses after a new …

Objective Ascertaining comorbid illnesses and patterns of medical utilization early in the
course of psychiatric illness can help identify patients with panic disorder. We investigated how …

Objectives Panic disorder (PD) is associated with high psychiatric and physical comorbidity,
but the cause of mortality has not been well studied. This study investigated mortality rates …

Patients with bipolar disorder (BD) are at high risk for developing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)
during aging process. However, investigations are lacking regarding the risk factors …

Failure to deliver the standard stroke care is suspected to be a potential reason for
disproportionately high mortality among patients with co-morbid bipolar disorder (BD). Few studies …

This study examined the relationship between various economic indexes and incidences of
antidepressant prescriptions during 2001–2011 using the National Health Insurance …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common phenomenon of sustained arrhythmia leading to heart
failure or stroke. Patients with mental disorders (MD), particularly schizophrenia and bipolar …