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Synaptic pruning deficits may cause tremor in essential tremor
Mouse and human data indicate that insufficiency of glutamate receptor delta 2 may underlie the insufficient pruning and cerebellar oscillations...
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FDA committee rejects oxycodegol, new opioid designed for less abuse
A novel opioid molecule designed to have less abuse potential with slower CNS entry received a unanimous FDA committee turn down.
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Breaking through a ‘cloud of silence’
“When you look after a doctor, you have to be a little suspicious that they may be covering up their suicidality,” said Dr. Michael F. Myers.
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Expedited review programs not shortening drug development
While it may be hard to understand the impact of the many expedited review programs introduced at the FDA, there is still room for improvement in...
Conference Coverage
Comorbidity rates remain stable over 10 years in childhood-onset epilepsy
BALTIMORE – Patients with epilepsy are at higher risk of psychiatric comorbidity than are controls, and the rate of...
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FDA approves diazepam nasal spray for seizure clusters
Valtoco may be administered by a care partner outside of a medical setting for the treatment of frequent seizure activity that is distinct from a...
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Cognitive problems after extremely preterm birth persist
Findings among 19-year-olds born extremely premature suggest cognitive and neuropsychological problems persist into early adulthood.
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Big practices outpace small ones in Medicare pay bonuses
Most physician practices earned a Medicare performance pay raise, but the raises are relatively small.
Literature Review
AED exposure from breastfeeding appears to be low
Findings support breastfeeding by mothers with epilepsy who are taking AEDs, according to the researchers.
Literature Review
Delayed clinical care after concussion may prolong recovery
A retrospective study suggests that athletes may engage in counterproductive recovery strategies, such as a strict rest or excessive physical...
Conference Coverage
EEG surveillance, preseizure treatment prevents TSC epilepsy, cognitive loss
BALTIMORE – “If you are not convinced to do early treatment,” at least “do surveillance with EEG. You will diagnose epilepsy earlier, and treat...