New Bipolar Disorder Treatments Tested

September 2nd, 2007 By MALCOLM RITTER, AP Science Writer

(AP) -- Scientists are testing seasickness patches and other surprising options in a challenging search for new ways to treat the crushing depression and uncontrolled mania of bipolar disorder.

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