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Efficacy and Safety of Fenfluramine in the Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome – An Overview of Current Knowledge
In a recently published article, British authors summarize the current knowledge on the efficacy and safety of fenfluramine (FFA) in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS, a developmental and epileptic encephalopathy). In addition to the reduction in seizure frequency demonstrated in clinical studies, they discuss the impact of fenfluramine on reducing the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), improving cognitive function in patients, and its safety concerning weight loss and heart disorders.
Spectrum of Mechanisms of Action of Fenfluramine in the Treatment of Rare Epilepsies
Fenfluramine (FFA) is an anticonvulsant used in the treatment of rare epilepsies such as Dravet…
Subcutaneous zilucoplan – the end of necessary “trips” to the hospital for myasthenia gravis patients?
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Advances in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis on the Horizon
The research of new drugs for the generalized form of myasthenia gravis has made significant…
Improvement of Executive Functions in Therapy of Dravet Syndrome with Fenfluramine in Preschool Children
Dravet syndrome is a rare genetic progressive epileptic encephalopathy that is usually…
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Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare, chronic, disabling, unpredictable, and potentially…
When to Suspect Dravet Syndrome?
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Medication in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis – What to Watch Out For?
According to current recommendations, the treatment of myasthenia gravis (MG) should be…
Dravet Syndrome – Get to Know It
Dravet syndrome is a severe myoclonic epilepsy occurring in early childhood. It is classified…
When and why to consider the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis in neurological practice, and what treatment options do we currently have?
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a clinically heterogeneous disease characterized by fluctuating…
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- Medication in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis – What to Watch Out For?
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