Abstract:Introduction:A First Manic Episode (FME) can evolve differently and some patients remain chronically ill (Poor Outcome Manic Syndrome = POMS). Even, the majority of subsequent episodes reoccur over the time; few studies have looked at the long-term course of a FME. The aim is therefore to look at the longitudinal clinical characteristics of FME in a hospital setting.Method:The subjects, developing POMS, were patients admitted to hospital with at least 2 hospitalizations for mania and having received continuing… Show more
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