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Treatment with intravenous brivaracetam is well tolerated in children with epilepsy, with a safety profile consistent with that known of the oral formulation, according to the results of a phase II study. There has been no pharmacokinetic difference observed when administered as bolus or a 15-minute infusion.

Eating fish can reduce the risk of stroke, but the benefit is dictated by how fish is prepared and how often it is consumed, according to a study. Specifically, frequent consumption of baked or broiled fish is protective while regular consumption of fried fish contributes to a risk increase, which differs by socioeconomic status.

Among patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), medium- and long-term blood glucose control and long-term glycaemic variability do not exert any influence on the risk of developing cerebral small vessel disease, a study has found.

In the treatment of children with acute ischaemic stroke, endovascular thrombectomy is safe and results in high rates of achieving favourable functional outcomes, as shown in a study.

Individuals who experience menopause before age 50 years may be at an elevated risk of developing dementia, according to results of a UK study presented at the EPI Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2022.

Children with bacterial meningitis appear to fare well with corticosteroids, which lead to a lower incidence of hearing loss and neurologic sequelae and faster resolution of fever, according to a meta-analysis.