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Sequential intrarectal diazepam and intravenous levetiracetam in treating acute repetitive and prolonged seizures
Epilepsia, 10/29/09

Modur PN et al. – These findings suggest that although IRD or IVL monotherapy is efficacious, the combination is superior in controlling ARPS in this special group of institutionalized patients. In addition, the authors speculate that a more reliable onset of action after IVL treatment results in rapid seizure control and fewer ER transfers, despite seizure recurrence.

The need for broad spectrum and safe anti-epileptic drugs in childhood epilepsy
Acta Neurologica Belgica, 10/20/09 Relevance Score: 65%

Opinion of Belgian neurologists on antiepileptic drug treatment in 2006: Belgian study on epilepsy treatment (BESET-2)
Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 10/16/09 Relevance Score: 65%

A comparison of midazolam nasal spray and diazepam rectal solution for the residential treatment of seizure exacerbations
Epilepsia, 10/15/09 Relevance Score: 64%

Prospective, Randomized, Single-Blinded Comparative Trial of Intravenous Levetiracetam Versus Phenytoin for Seizure Prophylaxis
Neurocritical Care, 11/11/09 Relevance Score: 63%

Current and future treatment of epilepsy
The Internet Journal of Neurology, 11/03/09 Relevance Score: 46%