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Harm concerns linked to youth epilepsy treatment
Thursday June 13th, 2019
Treatment guidelines for young people with epilepsy could be reviewed after a Swedish study found a group of drugs is linked to an increased risk of suicidal behaviour.
The number of prescriptions for gabapentinoids has risen steeply over the past 15 years, but research published in The BMJ warns that there are heightened risks among 15-24-year-olds taking them.
Although previous studies have linked gabapentinoids to suicidal behaviour and overdose-related deaths, findings have been inconsistent there is little data on longer-term harms.
Epileptic risk from strobe lights
Wednesday June 12th, 2019
Strobe lighting at music events is posing a major risk for people with epilepsy, Dutch researchers warn today. More
Patients should see scans routinely - conference
Wednesday June 12th, 2019
It should become routine practice for patients to see their medical scans, a conference will hear today. More
Smartphone pain therapy trials to begin
Wednesday June 12th, 2019
British scientists have developed a phone app to help people suffering from chronic pain, it was announced today. More