Novel, anti-epilepsy treatment Exalief will soon be available in Russia. (Exalief is also marketed under the trade name Zebinix in Europe). Once-daily eslicarbazepine acetate is indicated in Europe as adjunctive therapy in adults with partial onset seizures, with or without secondary generalisation.[1] "Eslicarbazepine acetate will provide doctors with a new, easy to titrate, adjunctive therapy with a beneficial safety profile to help those with inadequately controlled partial onset epilepsy to improve their condition. Approximately one third of people with epilepsy do not achieve adequate control of epileptic seizures whilst taking their first antiepileptic drug, so there is a continued need for additional effective options," commented Professor Pavel Vlasov, Neurology and Neurosurgery department at the Moscow State University of Medicine and Stomatology. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions in the world.[2] Around three out of every 1,000 people in Russia live with the condition, 82% of which have partial epilepsy.[3] Despite many anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) available, the successful treatment of partial onset seizures remains a significant challenge in some patients. Currently, between 20-40% of patients with newly diagnosed epilepsy will become refractory to treatment.[4] Eslicarbazepine acetate, a sodium channel blocker that differentially and selectively targets slow inactivated sodium … Continue reading →

Circle of Care I Autism Channel I BHW BHW is a premier autism treatment provider. More information at http://www.bhwcares.com About BHW: We help individuals with autism and other developmental disabilit... By: Behavioral Health Works (BHW) … Continue reading →

IMAGE: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been studied for many years, but there are still many more questions than answers. For example, some research into the brain functions of individuals with... view more Credit: Carnegie Mellon University PITTSBURGH-- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been studied for many years, but there are still many more questions than answers. For example, some research into the brain functions of individuals with autism spectrum have found a lack of synchronization ('connectivity') between different parts of the brain that normally work in tandem. But other studies have found the exact opposite - over-synchronization in the brains of those with ASD. New research recently published in Nature Neuroscience suggests that the various reports -- of both over- and under-connectivity -- may, in fact, reflect a deeper principle of brain function. Led by scientists at the Weizmann Institute and Carnegie Mellon University, the study shows that the brains of individuals with autism display unique synchronization patterns, something that could impact earlier diagnosis of the disorder and future treatments. "Identifying brain profiles that differ from the pattern observed in typically developing individuals is crucial not only in that it allows researchers to begin to understand the differences that … Continue reading →

A recent study out shows that treatment now available to address the worst strokes actually is saving and bettering lives but notes there is still a ways to go before it will be offered broadly throughout the city. NY1's Erin Billups filed the following report. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine says a new stroke treatment available is proven to help patients with the worst kind of strokes, shaving precious minutes and even hours off of response times. "My neighbor, she recognized that I was having a stroke and she called the ambulance. I was drooling at the mouth, and that my speech wasn't clear," says Maurice McConnell, a stroke patient. McConnell had a large clot preventing blood flow to the right side of his brain. Because he was on blood thinners the staff at Brookdale Hospital realized they couldn't treat him, so they transferred him to Lutheran Medical Center, one of three Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Centers in the city - a Joint Commission designation. "We've refined the process down to where we're trying very hard to bring these patients, from the time they hit the door to the time they're on our table to 90 … Continue reading →

MASON CITY | Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa has received the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality-improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for the treatment of stroke patients. Get With The Guidelines Stroke helps hospital teams provide up-to-date research-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients, according to a news release. Mercy-North Iowa earned the award by meeting specific measures for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period, according to the news release. These measures include aggressive use of medications and risk-reduction therapies aimed at reducing death and disability and improving the lives of stroke patients. "Mercy is dedicated to improving the quality of stroke care and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Associations Get With The GuidelinesStroke helps us achieve that goal, said Dr. Alireza Yarahmadi, neurologist and medical director of the Mercy Stroke Center. With this award, our hospital demonstrates our commitment to ensure that our patients receive care based on internationally-respected clinical guidelines. View original post here: Mercy receives stroke care award … Continue reading →