Drug points: Weight loss associated with levetiracetam

Polyuria and weight-loss associated with cimetidine.

Is Sudden Hearing Loss Associated with Atherosclerosis?

Introduction: Sudden sensorineural hearing-loss (SSNHL) patients constitute approximately 2–3% of referrals to ear, nose and throat (ENT) clinics. Several predisposing factors have been proposed for this condition; one of which is vascular disorders and perfusion compromise. In this research the atherosclerotic changes and their known risk factors are studied in SSNHL patients.   Materials and ...

Intentional weight loss was associated with lower mortality, whereas unintentional weight loss was associated with increased mortality.

Assessment of risk factors Weight loss intention and weight change during the previous year were assessed by self report in a supplemental survey to the 1989 National Health Interview Survey. The same survey was used to determine age, ethnicity, sex, smoking status, self rated health, hospital admissions, physician visits, chronic and acute conditions, limitations in activities or work, and hei...

Practices associated with weight loss versus weight-loss maintenance results of a national survey.

BACKGROUND Few studies have examined the weight-control practices that promote weight loss and weight-loss maintenance in the same sample. PURPOSE To examine whether the weight control practices associated with weight loss differ from those associated with weight-loss maintenance. METHODS Cross-sectional survey of a random sample of 1165 U.S. adults. The adjusted associations of the use of ...

Hair loss with levetiracetam in five patients with epilepsy

PURPOSE To report cases of hair loss with levetiracetam (LEV) in epilepsy patient and summarise their demographic and clinical features. METHOD All patients reported attended the epilepsy outpatient clinic of the West China Hospital, Sichuan University. Demographic and clinical information was obtained from medical records and by interview. All the patients were under regular follow up. RES...