
NICE Approves Fenfluramine for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Feb 21, 2025 · The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued final draft guidance recommending fenfluramine (Fintepla) for treating seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. The ...
AI Model Interprets EEGs With Near-Perfect Accuracy - Medscape
Jun 28, 2023 · To bring AI to EEG interpretation, the researchers developed and validated an AI model that was able to assess routine, clinical EEGs in patients with suspected epilepsy.
Chewing Gum Contributes to Microplastic Ingestion - Medscape
Mar 31, 2025 · Chewing gum, whether natural or synthetic, may release microplastics that are directly ingested.
Driving After a First-Ever Seizure - Page 2 - Medscape
Jun 24, 2015 · Four risk factors for a second unprovoked seizure were identified: (1) epileptic EEG, (2) partial seizures, (3) remote symptomatic etiology (ie, abnormal imaging), and (4) nocturnal seizure. With ...
Subclinical Hypothyroidism Balancing Act: Knowing When to Treat …
Oct 3, 2019 · Dr Tyler Drake presents three cases and discusses the factors to consider when deciding whether or not to treat subclinical hypothyroidism.
Is Strontium Useful for Osteoporosis? - Medscape
Jan 15, 2010 · A literature review examines the evidence for strontium use in osteoporosis.
After Propoxyphene: Alternate Pain Medications - Medscape
May 9, 2011 · Both tramadol and tapentadol are thought to work by mu-opioid agonist activity and inhibition of norepinephrine reuptake; tramadol also inhibits serotonin reuptake.
Combining Methadone With Other Opioids - Medscape
Mar 2, 2006 · The pharmacokinetics of methadone are reviewed briefly as follows [4, 5]: Methadone acts at mu-receptors, inhibits NMDA receptors, and inhibits monoamine reuptake.
Medscape - Latest Medical News, Clinical Trials, Guidelines
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Alvimopan Reduces Hospital Cost, Length of Stay - Medscape
Oct 19, 2015 · The opioid receptor antagonist speeds recovery of bowel function after colorectal surgery and is cost-effective, a new study indicates.