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Use of antiseizure drugs with known or uncertain risks during pregnancy continues

Written by | 28 Jul 2025

Despite evidence of the risk of malformations at birth, or birth defects, use of some antiseizure drugs during pregnancy has persisted, according to a study published on July […]

Liraglutide could reduce monthly migraine days

Written by | 24 Jun 2025

Liraglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist used to treat diabetes, appears to reduce monthly migraine days by more than half, researchers reported on June 20, 2025 at […]

Smartphone tests could accelerate drug development for Huntington’s disease

Written by | 17 Jun 2025

A series of digital tests, carried out via a smartphone app, could enhance the detection of disease progression in Huntington’s disease and improve the efficiency of clinical trials, […]

Popular diabetes medications, including GLP-1 drugs, may protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Written by | 20 Apr 2025

A study led by researchers in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy has found that a pair of popular glucose-lowering medications may have protective effects against the […]

Could vaping be linked to spinal cord infarct?

Written by | 1 Apr 2025

29th EAHP Congress highlights Cigarette smoking is a well-recognised risk factor for stroke and measures to reduce the prevalence of cigarette smoking have been implemented in many countries. […]

Over-the-counter pain relievers linked to improved recovery from concussion

Written by | 12 Mar 2025

People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study released today, March […]

Small amounts of moderate to vigorous physical activity are associated with big reductions in dementia risk

Written by | 3 Mar 2025

A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. […]

Antibiotic use in older adults not linked to cognitive impairment or dementia

Written by | 19 Dec 2024

Use of antibiotics by healthy elderly persons does not cause an increase in the risk of cognitive impairment or dementia, researchers reported on December 18, 2024 in Neurology. […]

Newer epilepsy medications used during pregnancy do not affect neurological development in children

Written by | 4 Dec 2024

Children of mothers who took certain antiseizure medications while pregnant do not have worse neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 6, according to a long-running study funded by the National […]

Could preventative drug be effective in people with migraine and rebound headache?

Written by | 3 Jul 2024

A drug used to prevent migraine may also be effective in people with migraine who experience rebound headaches, according to a new study published in the June 26, […]

Antiseizure medications can produce life-threatening reactions

Written by | 24 Jun 2024

Targeted blood tests, asking patients about risk factors, and dose modifications can lessen the risk of potentially fatal reactions to antiseizure medications that millions of Americans take for […]

Few UK people likely to be suitable for new Alzheimer’s drugs when they come on stream

Written by | 13 Jun 2024

Few people in the UK with early stage Alzheimer’s disease are likely to be suitable for the latest drugs which aim to halt progress of the condition, yet […]

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