Publications by authors named "R J Crutcher"
Introduction: The effect of felbamate (FBM) on genetic generalized epilepsy (GGE) remains largely unknown. The utilization of FBM has been limited due to its potential risk of aplastic anemia and hepatic failure. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy and safety of FBM in the treatment of drug-resistant GGE.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExplicit and Implicit Measures of Black Cat Bias in Cat and Dog People.
Animals (Basel)
November 2024
Two studies looked at the prevalence and predictors of black cat bias-negative behaviors and attitudes toward black cats-using explicit and implicit measures. The first study looked at an internet sample of 114 people to see if people who self-identified as liking cats (cat people) showed less bias against black cats than those who self-identified as dog people or those who liked both dogs and cats (dog-and-cat people). Participants completed a questionnaire that measured superstitious beliefs, belief in witchcraft, and religiosity before rating pictures and, for about half of the participants, descriptions of black and non-black cats.
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- The study aimed to assess complications and mortality related to vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) used for drug-resistant epilepsy treatment.
- A total of 117 VNS procedures were analyzed over 23 years, revealing common early complications like hoarseness and cough, while fewer severe complications were noted, particularly among children with intellectual disabilities.
- Despite some risks and late complications, VNS therapy appears mostly safe for long-term use, with a suggestion that it may reduce the incidence of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) over time.*
Functional Dyspepsia and Tricyclic Antidepressant Use in a Naval Flight Officer.
Aerosp Med Hum Perform
June 2024
Functional dyspepsia is a disorder of gut-brain interaction that has the potential to impact aviation performance. Proton pump inhibitors are well-tolerated but are only effective in one half of cases. Second-line treatments, including tricyclic antidepressants, are associated with drowsiness and are not routinely approved for use in aviators.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImportance: Patients with head and neck cancer who undergo radiotherapy can develop chronic radiation-induced xerostomia. Prior acupuncture studies were single center and rated as having high risk of bias, making it difficult to know the benefits of acupuncture for treating radiation-induced xerostomia.
Objective: To compare true acupuncture (TA), sham acupuncture (SA), and standard oral hygiene (SOH) for treating radiation-induced xerostomia.