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Topiramate should not be prescribed for epilepsy during pregnancy unless…

MHRA tightens safety measures for topiramate by introducing a new pregnancy prevention programme  Healthcare professionals in the UK are being advised to avoid prescribing the...

Epilepsy treatment: England to roll out new laser beam surgery next month

This new epilepsy treatment targets the part of the brain causing seizures without the need for invasive surgery  Good news for patients whose epilepsy cannot...

Valproate National Patient Safety Alert – GPhC tells what pharmacists need to do

Pharmacy teams should be prepared to discuss the current warnings and upcoming measures with their patients The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) on Thursday sent...

MHRA increases scrutiny of valproate prescribing to protect patients from its side effects

The epileptic drug may cause serious harm to unborn babies, if taken during pregnancy, and impair fertility in males The Medicines and Healthcare products...

AI algorithm that detects brain defects could help treat hard-to-spot epilepsy

A University College London team of researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) programme that can identify minute brain defects or anomalies that lead to...