A Possible New Bipolar Med

Here's a news release on a calcium channel modulator that the company claims may work in treating acute mania. Apparently, it has also shown promise in treating dementia. I have no idea how a calcium channel modulator works--hell, I can't find much on the net about the mechanism--but it sounds like something a bit more refined than the receptor chasing meds we are all taking now. Second phase of clinical trials forthcoming. I'll be curious to see what the side effects of this treatment modality are and whether it has long-term effectiveness.