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Study: Few Epilepsy Patients Aware of Fracture Risk Associated With AEDs
Less than a quarter know that most fractures in epilepsy patients are unassociated with seizures, according to a recent study.
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Legal Opioids: An Octopus of a Problem
From individuals and families to states and national agencies, the problem of prescription drug abuse touches all levels of American society.
Growth Hormone Connected to Increased Eye Pressure in Children
Children receiving recombinant growth hormone appear to experience increased intraocular pressure, which is associated with glaucoma.
The Challenge of Treating Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus
The authors of a comprehensive literature review offer broad recommendations for treating super-refractory status epilepticus.
Statins Appear to Reduce Glaucoma Risk
Taking statins appears to reduce the risk of developing open-angle glaucoma, according to the results of a recent study.
Parents Increasingly Likely to Delay or Skip Vaccinations, Putting Children at Risk
The pneumococcal vaccine is among the most commonly delayed, putting children and others at risk of deadly disease.
Does Age Change Carbamazepine Pharmacokinetics?
Elderly patients taking carbamazepine in conjunction with phenytoin experience a reduced increase in carbamazepine levels, a study finds.
End-Stage Renal Disease: Does Vaccination Save Lives?
Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination both appear to reduce the mortality rate of patients with end-stage renal disease, according to results of a recent study.
Monotherapy: Approval Hurdles for AEDs
There are great challenges to gaining approval for new antiepileptic drugs to be used as monotherapy, but a recent article offers ideas for ways forward.
CDC Committee: High-Risk Adults Should Get 2 Pneumococcal Vaccines
Immunocompromised adults should receive the Prevnar 13 vaccine in addition to the Pneumovax 23 vaccine, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended.
Epilepsy and Depression: Commonly Comorbid, Often Undertreated
A number of recent studies have investigated the relationship between epilepsy and depression, providing insights into both conditions.
Glaucoma: Repercussions in the Older Adult
Older glaucoma patients are likely to be less adherent to medication and more wary of falling, recent studies indicate.
Report Addresses Public Health Dimensions of Epilepsy
More epilepsy surveillance data is needed in order to improve quality of life for people with the condition, an Institute of Medicine report suggests.
Extraesophageal Manifestation of Acid Reflux
Extrasophageal symptoms of acid reflux can confound diagnosis as they are very different from those that occur in and around the esophagus.
Nocturnal Awakenings: Acid Reflux as a Cause
According to the results of a literature review, proton pump inhibitors can help prevent wakening during the night due to acid reflux.
Better Counseling May Help Deal With PPI Overuse
Clinicians need to modify their approach when informing patients of negative reflux testing results, according to the authors of a new study.
Study: PPIs Don't Help Asthmatic Children
The common practice of prescribing proton pump inhibitors to children with asthma appears to be without basis, according to the results of a study.
Moonlighting Pharmacists: More Than 9 to 5
A trend that is not often discussed, moonlighting, can enhance pharmacists' skill sets--and boost their incomes.
Organ Dysfunction: Treating Patients With CKD and Liver Disease
Because the renally and hepatically impaired are often not included in clinical trials, drug regimens for these populations can be challenging.
Antidepressants May Raise Pregnant Women's Blood Pressure
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy significantly increases a woman's risk of high blood pressure, although the absolute risk remains low, a study finds.
American Geriatrics Society Updates Medication Guidelines for Elderly
The updated Beers Criteria contain important information regarding medications that should be avoided or used with caution in elderly patients.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Overlapping Etiologies
Epilepsy and psychotic illnesses are strongly associated within individuals and families, according to results of a recent study.
Interventions for Children With Epilepsy
A Cochrane review of interventions for children with epilepsy determined that most improve care and some outcomes, but more research is needed.
Emergency Contraception: Options and Education
Education about available methods of emergency contraception can help guide decision making.
Health Concerns for Elderly Travelers
Travelers over the age of 60 are more susceptible to a variety of health problems, but taking precautions can help guarantee a safe, rewarding trip.
Pneumococcal Pyomyositis: A Rare, But Growing Concern
Pneumococcal pyomyositis is a rare bacterial infection of striated muscle, but 2 recent cases have put it on the radar of infectious disease specialists.
Dermatologic Emergencies: Rapid Response by the Pharmacist
With some skin conditions, a rapid response by the pharmacist could mean the difference between life and death.
Complicated SSTIs: Identifying Infections Promptly Saves Lives
Skin and soft tissue infections vary from the easily treatable to complicated, even dangerous, cases.
Welcome to the Glaucoma Condition Center
Pharmacists can play an important role in ensuring adherence to medication for glaucoma patients to help them avoid irreversible vision loss.
Glaucoma: To Screen or Not to Screen
A nationwide glaucoma screening program for African Americans, who are at particularly high risk for the condition, could be clinically effective.