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Use of lorazepam for analgosedation during mechanical ventilation in pediatric intensive care

Frontiers in Medicine
IntroductionLorazepam has been used off-label for analgosedation in pediatric intensive care units (PICU) as an alternative to midazolam. While its intermediate duration of action makes it suitable for continuous sedation, there is limited evidence to ...
Paul Healy, Marco Marano, Marcello Montibeller, Bianca Maria Goffredo, Giuseppe Pontrelli, Oscar Della Pasqua   +5 more
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Catatonia as a presentation of autism in a child: a case report

AIMS Neuroscience, 2020
Catatonia commonly refers to a cluster of movement abnormalities, behaviour, volition and speech that has long been associated with psychiatric disorders in adults.
Samantha Quilliam , Morag Turnbull, Shelagh Parkinson , Godwin Oligbu   +3 more
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Retrospective, Multicenter Study of Lacosamide to Treat Neonatal Seizures

Annals of the Child Neurology Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Most antiseizure medications (ASMs) are prescribed off label for neonates. Lacosamide's efficacy in infants and availability in intravenous formulation suggest potential utility for neonates. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of lacosamide for neonatal seizures. Methods This 10‐center, retrospective study of neonates with seizures
Alexandra Santana Almansa, Jessica R. Landers, Nicholas S. Abend, Giulia M. Benedetti, Catherine J. Chu, Andrew T. Knox, Shavonne Massey, Steffany Moen, Andrea C. Pardo, Arnold Sansevere, Renée A. Shellhaas, Cameron Thomas, Tammy Tsuchida, Sonya Wang, Bo Zhang, Janet S. Soul   +15 more
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Status epilepticus: Updates on mechanisms and treatments

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Status epilepticus (SE) consists of prolonged, self‐sustaining seizures and is a common neurological emergency that causes respiratory compromise and neuronal injury. Without prompt treatment, the seizures can become resistant to benzodiazepines, leading to the progressive evolution of established, refractory, and super‐refractory SE.
Suchitra Joshi, Jaideep Kapur
wiley   +1 more source

In‐hospital outcomes of lacosamide versus levetiracetam for early adjunctive treatment of status epilepticus: A Nationwide Japanese retrospective cohort study

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Status epilepticus (SE) is a neurological emergency requiring immediate treatment. Although intravenous lacosamide (LCM) is used for the management of epilepsy, its effectiveness in treating SE remains unclear. We aimed to compare the in‐hospital outcomes between intravenous LCM and levetiracetam (LEV) as an early adjunctive therapy ...
Yumiko Nakamura, Shotaro Aso, Hideo Yasunaga, Hiroki Matsui, Yuichiro Shirota, Masashi Hamada, Kiyohide Fushimi, Tatsushi Toda, Satoshi Kodama   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cost‐effectiveness of fenfluramine as add‐on treatment in the management of Dravet Syndrome: A real‐world multicenter study

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Dravet syndrome (DS) is a rare disease with a high clinical and socioeconomic impact on patients, society, and the healthcare system. The recent approval of therapies such as fenfluramine (FFA) has transformed the treatment landscape; however, data on their cost‐effectiveness are still scarce. This study evaluates the real‐world cost‐
Paolo A. Cortesi, Carla Fornari, Alessandra Boncristiano, Rita Facchetti, Simona Balestrini, Viola Doccini, Nicola Specchio, Nicola Pietrafusa, Marina Trivisano, Francesca Darra, Alberto Cossu, Domenica I. Battaglia, Michela Quintiliani, Maria L. Gambardella, Lorenzo G. Mantovani, Renzo Guerrini   +15 more
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Anticholinergic Burden and Botulinum Toxin Needs after Deep Brain Stimulation in Adult and Pediatric Patients with Dystonia

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Anticholinergic medications and botulinum neurotoxin injections are established treatments for dystonia, yet they carry potential side effects and practical challenges. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is offered in case of poor response to these approaches.
Marcela A. Montiel, Alessandro Magliozzi, Wei Kang Lim, Carolina Gorodetsky, George M. Ibrahim, Alfonso Fasano   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Voltammetric Electronic Tongue for the Simultaneous Determination of Three Benzodiazepines

Sensors, 2019
The presented manuscript reports the simultaneous detection of a ternary mixture of the benzodiazepines diazepam, lorazepam, and flunitrazepam using an array of voltammetric sensors and the electronic tongue principle.
Anna Herrera-Chacón, Farzad Torabi, Farnoush Faridbod, Jahan B. Ghasemi, Andreu González-Calabuig, Manel del Valle   +5 more
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Catatonia in patients with dementia: a case report

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2019
Catatonia occurring as part of a clinical picture of dementia has been reported with almost all types of dementia. It remains under-diagnosed in older adults and those with dementia.
Samira Younes, Sabria Khouadja, Samia Younes, Lazhar Zarrouk   +3 more
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Movement Disorders Associated with 22q11.2 Microdeletion: A Scoping Review

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Movement disorders have recently emerged as important neurologic manifestations of the 22q11.2 microdeletion that affects nearly one in every 2000 live births. Objective We aimed to map the existing evidence regarding the spectrum, diagnosis and treatment, and etiopathogenesis of movement disorders associated with 22q11.2 ...
Nikolai Gil D. Reyes, Daniel G. Di Luca, Connie Marras, Erik Boot, Ryan K.C. Yuen, Anthony E. Lang, Anne S. Bassett   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source