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Race, ethnicity may influence outcomes after supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage
In a cohort of young adults, the percentage of patients with a poor functional outcome after 3 months was 52% among white patients, 35% among...
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European marketing of Picato suspended while skin cancer risk reviewed
The Food and Drug Administration is gathering information to investigate the safety concern raised in Europe.
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Value analysis of JAK inhibitors for RA hampered by limited data
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors may provide a net health benefit, but their long-term economic value is unclear, according to a report by the...
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Children with resistant UTIs unexpectedly may respond to discordant antibiotics
A low rate of care escalation and high rate of clinical improvement suggest this may be a reasonable approach until urine culture sensitivities...
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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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Optimal management of Barrett’s esophagus without high-grade dysplasia
A cost-effectiveness analysis finds that endoscopic eradication therapy is the optimal strategy for patients with low-grade dysplasia that has...
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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...
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FDA approves Dayvigo for insomnia
The orexin receptor antagonist will be available in 5-mg and 10-mg tablets after DEA scheduling.
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FDA warns gabapentin, pregabalin may cause serious breathing problems
The drugs increase the risk of respiratory depression when used with central nervous system depressants or in patients with lung problems,...
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FDA approves Vyondys 53 for Duchenne muscular dystrophy subtype
The agency also authorized the first newborn screening test for DMD.
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Cardiac arrhythmia heightens mortality risk during epilepsy hospitalizations
BALTIMORE – A secondary diagnosis of apnea is not independently associated with increased odds of death, however.
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Study delineates spectrum of Dravet syndrome phenotypes
BALTIMORE – Presentations often differ subtly from the prototypical phenotype.
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Moderate coffee intake associated with few seizures in drug-refractory patients with epilepsy
BALTIMORE – The effect of caffeine on seizures may be dose dependent, with moderate doses potentially benefiting patients with epilepsy and high...
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Researchers mine free-text diary entries for seizure cluster insights
About 19% of confirmed seizure clusters in EpiDiary entries may be found only through free-text notes.
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More phase 3 ubrogepant data published as FDA decision nears
Two hours after treatment, the investigational acute migraine therapy results in higher rates of pain freedom and freedom from photophobia,...