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A seizure is an abnormal, hypersynchronous discharge of a population of cortical neurons that may be associated with clinical manifestations corresponding to the area of the brain involved. Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system in which symptoms are 2 or more seizures greater than 24 hours apart, not provoked by another cause.
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With a new year unfolding, Drug Utilization Review (DUR) takes this opportunity to look ahead at pharmacy practice, regulation, and the continued battle for pharmacists to receive provider status.
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An investigational vaccine has reduced the incidence of both human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV-16) infection and HPV-16-related cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (pre-cancer of the cervix), according to research published in the Nov. 21, 2002, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Fondaparinux sodium (Arixtra) is the first of a new class of synthetic antithrombotic agents, known as the selective Factor-Xa inhibitors.
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The cost of prescription drug coverage is expected to continue to increase at a rate of nearly 20% in 2003, according to a report released in late November.
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As expected, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given loratadine (Claritin) over-the-counter (OTC) status. Loratadine, the only nonsedating antihistamine available OTC, is approved for seasonal allergic rhinitis.
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APhA awarded contract to establish Support Center; Wyeth stops producing two vaccines; Pharmacist participation in rounds cuts errors; Warnings strengthened on three medications; Certain medication errors more likely to be harmful.
