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Epilepsy in patients with autism: links, risks and treatment challenges by Besag, Frank Mc

“…Autism is more common in people with epilepsy, approximately 20%, and epilepsy is more common in people with autism with reported rates of approximately 20%…”
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Clinical efficacy of perampanel for partial-onset and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures by Besag, Frank Mc, Patsalos, Philip N

“…Perampanel, a selective noncompetitive antagonist at the α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) receptor, is highly effective in a wide…”
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New developments in the treatment of partial-onset epilepsy by Besag, Frank Mc, Patsalos, Philip N

“…Although most people presenting with partial-onset seizures will achieve control with antiepileptic medication, a considerable minority will have…”
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Common pitfalls, and how to avoid them, in child and adolescent psychopharmacology: Part II by Cortese, Samuele, Besag, Frank MC, Clark, Bruce, Hollis, Chris, Kilgariff, Joe, Moreno, Carmen, Nicholls, Dasha, Wilkinson, Paul, Woodbury-Smith, Marc, Sharma, Aditya

“…As Faculty of the British Association for Psychopharmacology course on child and adolescent psychopharmacology, we present here what we deem are the most…”
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Common pitfalls, and how to avoid them, in child and adolescent psychopharmacology: Part I by Cortese, Samuele, Besag, Frank MC, Clark, Bruce, Hollis, Chris, Kilgariff, Joe, Moreno, Carmen, Nicholls, Dasha, Wilkinson, Paul, Woodbury-Smith, Marc, Sharma, Aditya

“…As Faculty of the British Association for Psychopharmacology course on child and adolescent psychopharmacology, we present here what we deem are the most…”
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Common practical questions – and answers – at the British Association for Psychopharmacology child and adolescent psychopharmacology course by Cortese, Samuele, Besag, Frank MC, Clark, Bruce, Hollis, Chris, Kilgariff, Joseph, Moreno, Carmen, Nicholls, Dasha, Wilkinson, Paul, Woodbury-Smith, Marc, Sharma, Aditya

“…The British Association for Psychopharmacology course on child and adolescent psychopharmacology has been run for more than 20 years and is currently a very…”
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Valproate-Associated Parkinsonism: A Critical Review of the Literature by Brugger, Florian, Bhatia, Kailash P., Besag, Frank M. C.

“…Valproate was first approved as an antiepileptic drug in 1962 and has since also become established as a mood stabiliser and as prophylaxis for migraine. In…”
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Pharmacological treatment for Tourette syndrome in children and adults: What is the quality of the evidence? A systematic review by Besag, Frank MC, Vasey, Michael J, Lao, Kim SJ, Chowdhury, Uttom, Stern, Jeremy S

“…Background: Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by involuntary muscle movements manifesting as motor and vocal tics. In the…”
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Cardiovascular Effects of Methylphenidate, Amphetamines and Atomoxetine in the Treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by Stiefel, Gary, Besag, Frank M.C.

“…Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a very common condition in children and often extends into the adult years. Drugs such as methylphenidate,…”
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Tolerability and Safety Profile of Cariprazine in Treating Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Lao, Kim S. J., He, Ying, Wong, Ian C. K., Besag, Frank M. C., Chan, Esther W.

“…Background Cariprazine is a novel antipsychotic agent recently approved for treating schizophrenia and bipolar mania in the USA. The sample sizes of published…”
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Prescribing trends and indications of antipsychotic medication in Hong Kong from 2004 to 2014: General and vulnerable patient groups by Lao, Kim S.J., Tam, Anthony W.Y., Wong, Ian C.K., Besag, Frank M.C., Man, Kenneth K.C., Chui, Celine S.L., Chan, Esther W.

“…Purpose Antipsychotic‐prescribing patterns remain unclear in Asia. The aims of our study were to investigate prescribing trends of antipsychotic medication in…”
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Efficacy and safety of lamotrigine in the treatment of bipolar disorder across the lifespan: a systematic review by Besag, Frank M.C., Vasey, Michael J., Sharma, Aditya N., Lam, Ivan C.H.

“…Background: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a cyclic mood disorder characterised by alternating episodes of mania/hypomania and depression interspersed with euthymic…”
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Cognitive and Behavioral Outcomes of Epileptic Syndromes: Implications for Education and Clinical Practice by Besag, Frank M. C.

“…The educational and social progress of a child with epilepsy depends not only on seizure control but also on cognitive and behavioral factors. The various…”
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Comments on Hughes JR. A review of recent reports on autism: 1000 studies published in 2007. Epilepsy & Behavior 2008;13:425–437 and Hughes JR. Update on autism: A review of 1300 reports published in 2008. Epilepsy & Behavior 2009;16:569–589 by Besag, Frank M.C, Blackmon, Karen

“…This article is part of a Special 15th Anniversary Issue…”
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Rufinamide for the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome by Besag, Frank M C

“…Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a severe treatment-resistant childhood-onset epilepsy. This review examines the role of the new drug rufinamide for the…”
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Beneficial and Adverse Psychotropic Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs in Patients with Epilepsy by Piedad, John, Rickards, Hugh, Besag, Frank MC, Cavanna, Andrea E

“…Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can have both beneficial and adverse psychotropic effects. They act on neurotransmitter systems, neuronal ion permeability and other…”
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Buccal midazolam and rectal diazepam for treatment of prolonged seizures in childhood and adolescence: a randomised trial by Scott, Rod C, Besag, Frank MC, Neville, Brian GR

“…Convulsive status epilepticus is the most common neurological medical emergency and has high morbidity and mortality. Early treatment before admission to…”
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Behavioural effects of the newer antiepileptic drugs: an update by Besag, Frank M C

“…The negative and positive effects of the nine newer antiepileptic drugs that have received a product licence in the UK or in the US are reviewed. The…”
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Mortality Rates and Causes of Death in Children with Epilepsy Prescribed Antiepileptic Drugs by Ackers, Ruth, Besag, Frank MC, Hughes, Elaine, Squier, Waney, Murray, Macey L, Wong, Ian CK

“…Background: Patients with epilepsy, including children, have an increased risk of mortality compared with the general population. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)…”
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment and Sudden Death by Besag, Frank M.C.

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