Levetiracetam drug of choice for infantile epilepsy Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 Feb 2018 7:20 PM ISTLevetiracetam is the most commonly prescribed drug for U.S. infants with epilepsy but in a study by scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine, it is more...
Methemoglobinemia caused by Benzocaine Spray: Case Report Hina Zahid6 Jun 2018 7:03 PM ISTA rare case of methemoglobinemia caused by benzocaine appeared in the Journal of Hematology. The case was reported by Dr. Prashanth Rawla at...
Different antiepileptic drugs and dosages have different teratogenic risks Vinay Singh singh14 Jun 2018 7:15 PM ISTDifferent antiepileptic drugs and dosages have different teratogenic risks associated with congenital malformations, according to a study recently...
Levetiracetam effective in prophylaxis of Episodic Migraine Vinay Singh singh13 Jun 2018 8:28 PM ISTThe antiepileptic drug levetiracetam appears to be safe and effective prophylactic treatment option for an episodic migraine, according to a...
AAN Updates guidelines on treatment-resistant and new-onset Epilepsy Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Jun 2018 7:01 PM ISTThe American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Epilepsy Society (AES) have issued updated treatment guidelines for new-onset and...
Epilepsy Management in ICU Vinay Singh singh21 Jun 2018 8:20 PM ISTNewer antiepileptic agents such as levetiracetam and lacosamide are gaining popularity due to their relatively safe AED profile, fewer drug-drug...
Epilepsy per se and not antiepileptic drugs lower fertility in men Vinay Singh singh10 Aug 2018 8:20 PM ISTEpilepsy and seizures may independently have an adverse effect on semen quality and lower fertility rates in male adult patients compared with healthy...
Levetiracetam effective alternative to Phenytoin for status epilepticus in children: Lancet Hina Zahid8 May 2019 7:10 PM ISTLevetiracetam could be an effective and safer alternative to phenytoin as a second-line treatment for Convulsive status epilepticus, according to a...
