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  • - The study aimed to explore the perceptions of local African American women who are overweight or obese regarding barriers to weight management and to suggest tailored interventions for this group in Milwaukee.
  • - Researchers conducted three focus groups with 41 participants, identifying key barriers such as food choices, lifestyle changes, social support, locus of control, and health education through qualitative analysis.
  • - Conclusions emphasized the importance of community involvement in creating effective weight management strategies, recommending further research that includes other stakeholders like community leaders and healthcare providers.
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Lacosamide: a Study of Exposures Reported to US Poison Centers over a 9-Year Period.

J Med Toxicol

October 2019

Concordia University of Wisconsin, School of Pharmacy, 12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI, 53097, USA.

Background: Lacosamide (Vimpat®) is an anticonvulsant used to treat partial-onset seizures. Little is known about the characteristics and outcomes of patients exposed to lacosamide.

Objective: To characterize lacosamide exposures reported to US poison centers with regard to patient demographics, clinical effects, and outcomes.

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