Is Iron Therapy an Effective Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome?
The aim of the review was to assess the safety and efficacy of oral and parenteral iron for the treatment of RLS.
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“Brain Zaps” Reported by Some Following Antidepressant Discontinuation
An article discusses the characteristics, symptoms, and effects on quality of life associated with brain zaps, the electrical phenomenon that can occur following antidepressant discontinuation.
Update on Medical Overuse Highlights Practices That May Harm More Than Help
The review, which was the fifth annual update discussing medical care overuse, aimed to identify and highlight research articles and literature published in 2017 related to medical overuse in adult patients.
Does Gestational Age at Birth Affect Seizure Risk After Measles Vaccine Administration?
The study utilized the Vaccine Safety Datalink and included children who received the first dose of a measles-containing vaccine between 12 and 23 months old during the study period of January 1, 2003 to September 20, 2015.
Chronic Hepatitis C Infection and Parkinsonism: What’s the Link?
For patients with chronic hepatitis C, there is a significantly greater risk for developing parkinsonism, however, treatment with PegIFN/RBV may reduce this risk.
Case Report Highlights Variable Presentation of Serotonin Syndrome
The patient’s past medical history was significant for CKD on nightly peritoneal dialysis, T2D mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, and chronic pain.
Do β2‐Adrenoreceptor Medications Affect Parkinson Disease Risk?
In order to determine the risk of PD associated with various β2‐adrenoreceptor drugs, the study authors assessed United States Medicare beneficiary data from 2009.
Taking Advantage of a Drug-Drug Interaction: A Case of Valproic Acid Toxicity
Short-term administration of carbapenem antibiotics may be beneficial in the treatment of VPA overdose in patients with no history of seizure disorder.
Myoclonus Reported With Gabapentin, Pregabalin Use
Research has found that gabapentin and pregabalin induced myoclonus is often seen but is rarely documented.
Evaluating Antiepileptic Drug Safety in Elderly Patients
Lamotrigine and levetiracetam are just as effective as other AEDs, and are better tolerated as well.
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