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June 10, 2013

Valproate-autism link reinforces need for education in women of childbearing age

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Maternal use of valproate during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and childhood autism in offspring, according to a recent study.
April 1, 2013

Generic meds: Changes in tablet, capsule color at refill linked to nonadherence

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In a case-control study of patients receiving anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs), changes in the color of the AED tablet or capsule supplied at refill was associated with increased odds for...
January 29, 2013

Alemtuzumab for multiple sclerosis: Effective, but at what cost?

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Alemtuzumab (Campath—Genzyme) lowered relapse rates more effectively than interferon beta-1a (Rebif—EMD Serono) in individuals with relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis, according...
November 27, 2012

More than just numbers: Managing BP in acute ischemic stroke

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An analysis of the Acute Stroke Registry and Analysis of Lausanne (ASTRAL) registry data suggest that baseline blood pressure (BP) and subsequent changes in BP in patients with an acute lacunar...
October 9, 2012

Forget about it: Ginkgo fails to decrease Alzheimer’s risk

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In patients at least 70 years of age or older who reported memory complaints, taking standardized ginkgo biloba extract twice daily for 5 years did not decrease the risk of being diagnosed with...

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