The Efficacy and Safety Profile of Generic Intravenous Levetiracetam in a Real-World Setting.

Background: There are 3 main epileptic conditions in hospital settings that may require intravenous antiepileptic treatment: status epilepticus, acute repetitive convulsive seizures, and postoperative seizures. Generic intravenous levetiracetam (IV LEV) (Focale; Great Eastern Drug Co, Bangkok, Thailand), has been reported to have comparable efficacy to original IV LEV for treating status epilepticus and acute repetitive convulsive seizures in a randomized controlled trial. At present, there are limited data on the efficacy and tolerability of generic intravenous LEV in real-world situations.

A Fast-Track Care by a Nursing Case Management Concept Improved Status Epilepticus Outcomes.

Background: Status epilepticus (SE) is an emergency neurological condition, which is life-threatening, results in high morbidity and mortality rates, and needs to be diagnosed and promptly cared for. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the SE fast-track care using a nursing case management concept on SE outcomes.

Methods: Quasi-experimental study conducted in adult patients with SE admitted in 15 emergency and intensive critical/intermediate care wards.

pastilles is effective for smoking cessation.

Background And Aim: (VC) is a herb that can alleviate nicotine addiction, potentially aiding in smoking cessation. Previous studies have examined four-to eight-week treatments using VC, but have found it to be ineffective. This study aimed to evaluate the smoking cessation effects of VC in addicted smokers over a longer treatment duration with pastilles.

Can Generic Intravenous Levetiracetam Be Used for Acute Repetitive Convulsive Seizure or Status Epilepticus? A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: Intravenous levetiracetam (IV LEV) is approved for treatment status epilepticus (SE). However, the drug's high cost must be considered when deciding on a treatment strategy. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of brand-name and generic IV LEV for acute repetitive convulsive seizure (ARCS) or SE.

Factors predicting the outcomes of elderly hospitalized myasthenia gravis patients: a national database study.

Background: Myasthenia gravis (MG) in elderly populations is increasing. This study aimed to evaluate predictors for treatment outcomes in elderly hospitalized MG patients using the national database.

Methods: We collected data of elderly hospitalized MG patients from the National Health Security Office from October 2009 to September 2010.

Status epilepticus in the elderly patients: A national data study in Thailand.

There are limited data in terms of incidence, clinical features, and outcomes in elderly patients with status epilepticus (SE) in national level. We retrospectively explored national data in Thailand for reimbursement of all SE in elderly patients admitted in the fiscal year 2004-2012. SE in elderly patients (age>60years old) were diagnosed and searched based on ICD 10 (G41) from the national database of from the National Health and Security Office.

Incidences and outcomes of status epilepticus: A 9-year longitudinal national study.

Introduction: The national database of status epilepticus (SE) in Thailand is limited in terms of the characteristics of the demographics, outcome, and prognostic factors.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively explored national data in Thailand for reimbursement of all adult patients with SE admitted in the fiscal year 2004-2012. Patients with SE were diagnosed and searched based on ICD 10 (G41) from the national database of the Universal Health Coverage Insurance office.

Moving the self-esteem of people with epilepsy by supportive group: a clinical trial.

Introduction: People with epilepsy (PWE) face physical and mental illness, and social stigma, which affect their self-esteem and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a support group on the self-esteem of PWE.

Methods: A Quasi-experimental study was performed on 120 PWE in the Epilepsy Clinic at Srinagarind Hospital.

Prevalence of factors associated with poor outcomes of hospitalized myasthenia gravis patients in Thailand.

Objective: To examine the prevalence of hospitalized myasthenia gravis (MG), and to determine the factors associated with poor outcomes of hospitalized MG patients at a national level.

Methods: This study was based on a retrospective design. We collected data of hospitalized MG adults recorded by the National Health Security Office, Bangkok, Thailand between October 2009 and September 2010.