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Post by Denise on Feb 3, 2012 10:05:46 GMT
New recommendations on the use of anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) for the treatment of adults and children with epilepsy have been set out, in updated NICE guidelines. Epilepsy affects up to an estimated 415,000 people in England, and two-thirds of people with active epilepsy have their condition satisfactorily controlled by AEDs. NICE first published guidance on epilepsy in 2004 that included recommendations on the use of AEDs, as well as advice on the diagnosis, treatment and further management of the condition. As recent years have seen a rise in the number of AEDs being prescribed, NICE has now updated this clinical guideline to provide information on newer AEDs. The update describes how and when newer AEDs should be considered alongside older medicines, and can help GPs ensure they are prescribing treatments that are effective both clinically and cost effective. www.nice.org.uk/newsroom/news/NewAdviceOnAntiEpilepticDrugs.jsp
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Post by mysticalgandy on Sept 21, 2012 14:15:33 GMT
Hi Denise.
Has there been any more developments on this? I would be interested to know so i can drop it on my blog.
Andy
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Post by Denise on Sept 24, 2012 8:53:44 GMT
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