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Two cohort studies didn't find significantly greater risk than other drugs in epilepsy
But artificial intelligence model needs further validation before release
First-in-class agent unlikely to get another phase III chance in Dravet, Lennox-Gastaut syndromes
But more diverse studies have found more genomic links to seizure conditions
First-in-class agent unlikely to get another phase III chance in Dravet, Lennox-Gastaut syndromes
But more diverse studies have found more genomic links to seizure conditions
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The relatively younger age of the two patients makes these cases particularly notable
Seizures were triggered by exposure to cold due to reflex epilepsy
Timely recognition of this rare phenomenon considered crucial to prevent recurrent stroke
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Trial terminated because recurrent inflammation exceeded predefined limits
Observational study suggests one antihypertensive class might be preventive
Many did not take folic acid if they were pregnant or planning to become pregnant
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Existing models improved only slightly after accounting for certain female risk factors
But findings should be viewed with caution, expert suggests
Dose-response relationship emerged between years of play and chronic traumatic encephalopathy
Short bouts of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity tied to lower risk of MACE
Carrying at least one copy of APOE4 may modify the association
News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience
Symptom onset was later; rate of worsening was slower
Lower HDL cholesterol also linked with high amyloid in the brain, says researcher
