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Ekim C, Ulufer C, Bilge PC, Mustafa A, Esra DA, Tugrul AH. Thyroid functions as a parameter in monitoring of antiepileptic drugs. Neurol Res 2022; 44:614-621. [PMID: 35019830 DOI: 10.1080/01616412.2021.2025317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that is treated with multiple medications that can have significant side effects. This study investigated the potential effects of antiepileptic drugs on thyroid function. METHODS The participants in this study were epileptic adults who had been consistently monitored in follow-up care. The effects of antiepileptic drugs on the serum levels of the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free T3 (fT3), and free T4 (fT4) of these patients were investigated retrospectively by comparing laboratory recordings in three defined periods: prior to antiepileptic drug treatment, between 6 months and 1 year of treatment (early stage), and after 1 year of treatment (late stage). RESULTS A total of 300 epileptic patients (F/M: 175/125) were included in the study. Significant differences in TSH and fT4 serum levels in the late stage compared to the pre-treatment stage (p = 0.006 and p = 0.0005, respectively) were found. TSH values in the late stage of treatment were abnormally high in one case and low in five cases; all six of these cases had normal pre-treatment and early-stage TSH values. Patients who received monotherapy with valproic acid, levetiracetam or carbamazepine were evaluated separately and there was no statistically significant difference in TSH and fT3 levels, while fT4 levels were significantly increased during treatment in each treatment group. CONCLUSIONS A significant increase in TSH levels was found in epileptic patients on polytherapy. Our results give us the opportunity to highlight the potential unique or cumulative effect of antiepileptic drugs on thyroid hormone levels.
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- Comert Ekim
- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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Evaluation of serum thiol-disulphide homeostasis parameters as oxidative stress markers in epilepsy patients. Acta Neurol Belg 2021; 121:1555-1559. [PMID: 32537733 DOI: 10.1007/s13760-020-01410-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The present study focuses on the investigation of the dynamic thiol-disulphide homeostasis in patients with epilepsy and understanding the effects of antiepileptic drugs on thiol levels. A total of 148 participants, 75 of whom had epilepsy and 73 were healthy volunteers, were included in the study. Total thiol and native thiol levels of all epilepsy patients and healthy volunteers were measured. Disulphide level, disulphide/native thiol, disulphide/total thiol and native/total thiol ratios were calculated from these values. The results were compared between epilepsy patients and healthy volunteers. A statistically significant difference was found between native thiol level, total thiol level, disulphide level, disulfide/total thiol, disulphide/native thiol and native/total thiol ratios between patients with epilepsy and healthy volunteers (p = 0.002, p = 0.035, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, respectively). The drugs used had a significant effect on disulphide, disulphide/total thiol, native/total thiol levels (p values 0.004, 0.009, 0.009, respectively). Decreased levels of serum native, total thiol and increased disulfide levels as parameters of oxidative stress may be considered as parameters to explain the pathogenesis or consequences of epilepsy.
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Kaestner E, Reyes A, Chen A, Rao J, Macari AC, Choi JY, Qiu D, Hewitt K, Wang ZI, Drane DL, Hermann B, Busch RM, Punia V, McDonald CR. Atrophy and cognitive profiles in older adults with temporal lobe epilepsy are similar to mild cognitive impairment. Brain 2021; 144:236-250. [PMID: 33279986 PMCID: PMC7880670 DOI: 10.1093/brain/awaa397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Epilepsy incidence and prevalence peaks in older adults yet systematic studies of brain ageing and cognition in older adults with epilepsy remain limited. Here, we characterize patterns of cortical atrophy and cognitive impairment in 73 older adults with temporal lobe epilepsy (>55 years) and compare these patterns to those observed in 70 healthy controls and 79 patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment, the prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease. Patients with temporal lobe epilepsy were recruited from four tertiary epilepsy surgical centres; amnestic mild cognitive impairment and control subjects were obtained from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative database. Whole brain and region of interest analyses were conducted between patient groups and controls, as well as between temporal lobe epilepsy patients with early-onset (age of onset <50 years) and late-onset (>50 years) seizures. Older adults with temporal lobe epilepsy demonstrated a similar pattern and magnitude of medial temporal lobe atrophy to amnestic mild cognitive impairment. Region of interest analyses revealed pronounced medial temporal lobe thinning in both patient groups in bilateral entorhinal, temporal pole, and fusiform regions (all P < 0.05). Patients with temporal lobe epilepsy demonstrated thinner left entorhinal cortex compared to amnestic mild cognitive impairment (P = 0.02). Patients with late-onset temporal lobe epilepsy had a more consistent pattern of cortical thinning than patients with early-onset epilepsy, demonstrating decreased cortical thickness extending into the bilateral fusiform (both P < 0.01). Both temporal lobe epilepsy and amnestic mild cognitive impairment groups showed significant memory and language impairment relative to healthy control subjects. However, despite similar performances in language and memory encoding, patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment demonstrated poorer delayed memory performances relative to both early and late-onset temporal lobe epilepsy. Medial temporal lobe atrophy and cognitive impairment overlap between older adults with temporal lobe epilepsy and amnestic mild cognitive impairment highlights the risks of growing old with epilepsy. Concerns regarding accelerated ageing and Alzheimer's disease co-morbidity in older adults with temporal lobe epilepsy suggests an urgent need for translational research aimed at identifying common mechanisms and/or targeting symptoms shared across a broad neurological disease spectrum.
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- Erik Kaestner
- Center for Multimodal Imaging and Genetics, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Center for Multimodal Imaging and Genetics, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
- San Diego State University/University of California San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Center for Multimodal Imaging and Genetics, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Center for Multimodal Imaging and Genetics, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Center for Multimodal Imaging and Genetics, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Epilepsy Center and Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Epilepsy Center and Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Department of Neurology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Matthews Neuropsychology Section, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Epilepsy Center and Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Epilepsy Center and Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Center for Multimodal Imaging and Genetics, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
- San Diego State University/University of California San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, San Diego, CA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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Epilepsy and aging. HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL NEUROLOGY 2020. [PMID: 31753149 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-804766-8.00025-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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The intersection of epilepsy and aging has broad, significant implications. Substantial increases in seizures occur both in the elderly population, who are at a higher risk of developing new-onset epilepsy, and in those with chronic epilepsy who become aged. There are notable gaps in our understanding of aging and epilepsy at the basic and practical levels, which have important consequences. We are in the early stages of understanding the complex relationships between epilepsy and other age-related brain diseases such as stroke, dementia, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and cancer. Furthermore, the clinician must recognize that the presentation and treatment of epilepsy in the elderly are different from those of younger populations. Given the developing awareness of the problem and the capabilities of contemporary, multidisciplinary approaches to advance understanding about the biology of aging and epilepsy, it is reasonable to expect that we will unravel some of the intricacies of epilepsy in the elderly; it is also reasonable to expect that these gains will lead to further improvements in our understanding and treatment of epilepsy for all age groups.
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Tao H, Gong Y, Yu Q, Zhou H, Liu Y. Elevated Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase-9, Interleukin-6, Hypersensitive C-Reactive Protein, and Homocysteine Levels in Patients with Epilepsy. J Interferon Cytokine Res 2020; 40:152-158. [PMID: 31971845 DOI: 10.1089/jir.2019.0137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Neuroinflammation contributes to the occurrence and development of epilepsy. However, several inflammatory factors that are important for facilitating the diagnosis to reduce or prevent seizures need to be further studied. This study is aimed to explore serum levels of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), interleukin-6 (IL-6), hypersensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and homocysteine (HCY) in epilepsy patients and the relationship of them with epilepsy. Epilepsy patients (n = 101) in the Second Xiangya Hospital from January 2017 to August 2018 were allocated to the epilepsy groups, which were divided into idiopathic epilepsy group (n = 43) and symptomatic epilepsy group (n = 58) according to the pathogeny. Healthy individuals (n = 50) were allocated to the control group. The concentrations of serum MMP-9, IL-6, hs-CRP, and HCY in all samples were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, chemiluminescence method, latex-enhanced immunoturbidimetry, and enzyme circulation method. The levels of serum MMP-9, IL-6, hs-CRP, and HCY in epilepsy patients were higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05, P < 0.01, P < 0.01, and P < 0.01, respectively). The levels of serum MMP-9, IL-6, hs-CRP, and HCY in the symptomatic epilepsy group were higher than those in the control group (P < 0.01 or P < 0.05, respectively). The levels of serum MMP-9, IL-6, and hs-CRP in idiopathic epilepsy patients were higher than those in the control group (P < 0.01 or P < 0.05, respectively). The serum HCY level in the idiopathic epilepsy group was lower than that in the symptomatic epilepsy group (P < 0.01). MMP-9, IL-6, hs-CRP, and HCY may be recommended as the state biomarker to distinguish etiology of epilepsy. We hope our study could provide help in some ways for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
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- Huai Tao
- School of Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Union Hospital Affiliated with Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- School of Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, P.R. China
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- School of Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
- China National Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders (Xiangya) & China National Technology Institute on Mental Disorders, Changsha, P.R. China
- Mental Health Institute of Central South University and Hunan Key Laboratory of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Changsha, P.R. China
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Li Z, Guo X, Sun G, Zheng L, Sun Y, Liu Y, Abraham MR. Plasma homocysteine levels associated with a corrected QT interval. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2017; 17:182. [PMID: 28693429 PMCID: PMC5504627 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-017-0617-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2016] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Little is known about the relationship between homocysteine (Hcy) levels and the QT interval. We examined the association of different Hcy levels with corrected QT (QTc) intervals in a general population. METHODS Plasma levels of Hcy were assessed in a population-based study of 7002 participants 35 years of age and older from 2012 to 2013. Twelve-lead ECGs were performed on all participants and analyzed automatically. RESULTS The distribution of Hcy levels was determined for an entire population after the data were grouped into quartiles (Q1: <=11.1umol/L; Q2: 11.1-13.8umol/L; Q3: 13.8-18.2 umol/L; Q4 > 18.2 umol/L). The mean value of the QTc interval in each quartile was 433.2 ± 23.8 ms, 430.0 ± 24.6 ms, 429.2 ± 24.5 ms and 430.6 ± 25.7 ms. Multiple logistic regression analyses showed that, compared with the second quartile, and after fully adjusting for potential confounding factors, the odds for QTc > 440 ms in the first and fourth quartile increased (P < 0.05), (OR: 1.23, 95% CI: 1.05-1.43 for Q1; OR: 1.40, 95% CI: 1.19-1.65 for Q4). CONCLUSIONS QTc interval was associated with the Hcy level in this general population.
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- Zhao Li
- Department of Cardiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110001 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110001 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110001 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Library, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110001 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD USA
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Rodrigues FL, Fais RS, Pereira MGAG, Garcia-Cairasco N, Tostes RC, Carneiro FS. Erectile Dysfunction in Wistar Audiogenic Rats Is Associated With Increased Cavernosal Contraction and Decreased Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase Protein Expression. Urology 2017; 106:237.e1-237.e8. [PMID: 28483592 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.04.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2017] [Revised: 04/18/2017] [Accepted: 04/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that naive Wistar audiogenic rats (WARs) display erectile dysfunction (ED), which is associated with increased sympathetic-mediated contractile tone and decreased nitric oxide-mediated relaxation responses of the cavernous tissue. METHODS Changes in the ratio of the maximal intracavernosal pressure-mean arterial pressure after the electrical stimulation of the right major pelvic ganglion were determined in vivo. Cavernosal contractility was induced by electrical field stimulation and phenylephrine. In addition, nonadrenergic-noncholinergic (NANC)-induced relaxation was determined. Rho-kinase (ROCK) pathway proteins, neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) protein expression, and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 activities were determined by Western blot. RESULTS WARs display a significant decrease in maximal intracavernosal pressure-mean arterial pressure responses suggesting ED in this strain. Sympathetic-mediated contractile responses were increased in WARs and contractile responses to phenylephrine were not changed. The increased sympathetic-mediated contractile responses were not associated with changes in the ROCK pathway. On the other hand, NANC-mediated relaxation responses were significantly reduced in WARs. This functional response was accompanied by decreased nNOS and total eNOS protein expressions, augmented phosphorylated eNOS, and decreased extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 phosphorylation levels. CONCLUSION Our data have demonstrated that naive WARs display ED in vivo that is associated with increased sympathetic-mediated contractile responses and decreased NANC-mediated relaxation responses. The increase in contractile responses is independent of the ROCK pathway, and the changes in relaxation responses are associated with a decrease in nNOS protein expression, which may activate compensatory mechanisms in the cavernous tissue.
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- Fernanda Luciano Rodrigues
- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences Institute, University of Alfenas, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Hasaneen B, Salem NA, El Sallab S, Elgaml D, Elhelaly R. Body weight, body composition, and serum ghrelin in epileptic children receiving levetiracetam monotherapy. EGYPTIAN PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION GAZETTE 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epag.2016.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Rezaei S, Shab-Bidar S, Abdulahi Abdurahman A, Djafarian K. Oxcarbazepine administration and the serum levels of homocysteine, vitamin B12 and folate in epileptic patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Seizure 2016; 45:87-94. [PMID: 27978484 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2016.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2016] [Revised: 11/05/2016] [Accepted: 11/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The objectives were to determine the influence of oxcarbazepine (OXC) monotherapy on the serum levels of total homocysteine (tHcy), vitamin B12 and folate in patient with epilepsy pooling together case-control or interventional studies. A comprehensive literature search was done through four databases including MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Embase and Web of Science from January 2000 to February 2016. A random effects model (the DerSimonian-Laird estimator) was utilized to pool the effect sizes of the individual studies. The between-study variance was assessed using the Q2 test (significance level p<0.1) and quantified using the I2 test (>50% indicated evidence of heterogeneity). Overall, six studies found eligible for inclusion. The meta-analysis for tHcy revealed that the serum level of tHcy was no significant difference between patient on OXC monotherapy and healthy people [mean difference (MD) 0.31; 95% CI -1.05, 1.67, p=0.653]. The meta-analysis for vitamin B12 [MD -46.51; 95% CI -113.63, 20.62, p=0.174] and folate [MD -0.48; 95% CI -1.06, 0.11, p=0.113] indicated that there was no significant difference between patients on OXC monotherapy and healthy people. In conclusion, the meta-analysis does not support the hypotheses that OXC monotherapy changes the serum levels of tHcy, vitamin B12 and folate.
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- Shahabeddin Rezaei
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran; Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), P.O. Box 14155/6117, Tehran, Iran.
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Hsu CY, Chen TH, Su YW, Chang CC, Chen MH, Leu HB, Huang PH, Chen JW, Lin SJ. Usefulness of the CHADS2 Score for Determining Risk of Seizure in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. Am J Cardiol 2016; 118:1340-1344. [PMID: 27670794 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2016.07.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2016] [Revised: 07/28/2016] [Accepted: 07/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) secondary to seizure has been described in case reports, but the association between AF and risk of seizure has never been evaluated in longitudinal studies. The objectives of this study were to investigate the role of AF on the risk of development of seizure and the usefulness of CHADS2 score for predicting the risk of seizure. Our analyses were conducted using information from a random sample of 1 million subjects enrolled in Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. A total of 11,552 subjects aged ≥18 years, comprising 5,776 subjects diagnosed with AF during the study period and 5,776 age and sex-matched subjects without AF were enrolled in our study. During the mean follow-up of 6.7 ± 3.3 years, seizure events occurred in 235 patients. In comparison, the AF group had a higher incidence rate of seizure occurrence (4.17 vs 1.90 per 1,000 person-years). Cox proportional hazard regression model analysis showed that development of AF was independently associated with a higher risk of developing future seizure (adjusted HR 2.30; 95% confidence interval 1.73 to 3.05). In multivariate Cox regression analysis adjusted for potentially confounding variables, a higher CHADS2 score was associated with a higher risk of seizure in a dose-dependent manner. AF may cause an ischemic stroke that subsequently leads to seizure, and present study further demonstrates that AF patients are associated with higher rate of subsequent seizure, even after adjusting for stroke. The CHADS2 score was found to be a useful scheme for predicting the risk of seizure occurrence.
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Hamed SA. The effect of epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs on sexual, reproductive and gonadal health of adults with epilepsy. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2016; 9:807-19. [PMID: 26934627 DOI: 10.1586/17512433.2016.1160777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Sherifa A. Hamed
- Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, Assiut University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt
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Hamed SA, Fathy RA, Radwan ME, Abdellah MM. Fatty liver in adults receiving antiepileptic medications: relationship to the metabolic risks. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2016; 9:617-624. [DOI: 10.1586/17512433.2016.1131123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Fatty liver in adults receiving antiepileptic medications: relationship to the metabolic risks. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2016. [PMID: 26652506 DOI: org/10.1586/17512433.2016.1131123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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This study aimed to determine the frequency of fatty liver disease (FLD) induced by antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and its relationship to the metabolic profile. This study included 130 patients (valproate or VPA = 75; carbamazepine or CBZ = 40; lamotrigine or LTG = 15). Liver ultrasonography (US) was done. Serum lipids, uric acid, free fatty acids (FFAs), glucose, insulin and leptin were measured. Compared to controls and patients on CBZ or LTG, higher BMI; TC, TG, LDL-c, uric acid, FFAs, glucose, insulin and leptin concentrations and enlarged liver lobes volume and span and insulin resistance (45%) were reported with VPA. With FLD, significant correlations were reported between BMI with leptin (r = 0.390;p < 0.01), insulin (r = 0.655;p < 0.001) and FFAs (r = 0.570;p < 0.001) and insulin with leptin (r = 0.355;p < 0.01). In multivariate analysis, with FLD, liver span was correlated with BMI (OR:4.50;95%CI:1.54-13.3,p = 0.01) and leptin concentrations (OR:2.55;95%CI:1.04-6.27,p = 0.045). We conclude that VPA therapy is a risk for FLD and is correlated with the associated adverse metabolic profile.
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Hamed SA. Markers of bone turnover in patients with epilepsy and their relationship to management of bone diseases induced by antiepileptic drugs. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2015; 9:267-86. [DOI: 10.1586/17512433.2016.1123617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Markers of bone turnover in patients with epilepsy and their relationship to management of bone diseases induced by antiepileptic drugs. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2015. [PMID: 26589104 DOI: org/10.1586/17512433.2016.1123617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Data from cross-sectional and prospective studies revealed that patients with epilepsy and on long-term treatment with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are at increased risk for metabolic bone diseases. Bone diseases were reported in about 50% of patients on AEDs. Low bone mineral density, osteopenia/osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, altered concentration of bone turnover markers and fractures were reported with phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproate, oxcarbazepine and lamotrigine. The mechanisms for AEDs-induced bone diseases are heterogeneous and include hypovitaminosis D, hypocalcemia and direct acceleration of bone loss and/or reduction of bone formation. This article reviews the evidence, predictors and mechanisms of AEDs-induced bone abnormalities and its clinical implications. For patients on AEDs, regular monitoring of bone health is recommended. Prophylactic administration of calcium and vitamin D is recommended for all patients. Treatment doses of calcium and vitamin D and even anti-resorptive drug therapy are reserved for patients at high risk of pathological fracture.
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Hamed SA. The effect of antiepileptic drugs on thyroid hormonal function: causes and implications. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2015; 8:741-50. [PMID: 26437373 DOI: 10.1586/17512433.2015.1091302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Sherifa Ahmed Hamed
- a Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, Assiut University Hospital , Floor 7, Room 4, P.O.Box 71516, Assiut, Egypt
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Luo X, Zhang M, Deng L, Zhao J. Effects of valproate on the carotid artery intima-media thickness in epileptics. Indian J Pharmacol 2015; 47:45-8. [PMID: 25821310 PMCID: PMC4375818 DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.150328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2014] [Revised: 06/20/2014] [Accepted: 10/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective: The objective was to explore the effects of valproate (VPA) on the carotid artery intima-media thickness (CA-IMT) in epileptics. Materials and Methods: A total of 30 epileptic patients treated with VPA was included as disease group, while 33 healthy people who matched general basic demographic details were the control group. The IMTs of the left and right carotids of the both groups were measured, and the average CA-IMT was calculated. The IMT-related risk factors were acquired for the univariate and multivariate analysis. Results: The bilateral carotid and average CA-IMTs of the disease group were significantly higher than the control group (P < 0.001). The multivariant gradual regressive analysis screened out two CA-IMT-related factors, namely the disease duration and the drug administration duration were positively correlated with the average CA-IMT. The epileptic patients with disease course of more than 3 years had much higher average CA-IMT than that of the epileptics with ≤3 years disease (P < 0.001). The average CA-IMT of the patients with VPA-administration duration >1 year was also higher than that of the patients with VPA-administration duration <1 year, while the difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.196). Conclusions: The average CA-IMT of the epileptic patients treated with VPA was higher than that of healthy people.
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- Xinming Luo
- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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Evaluation of penile vascular status in men with epilepsy with erectile dysfunction. Seizure 2015. [PMID: 25645635 DOI: org/10.1016/j.seizure.2014.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common in males with epilepsy, likely of multifactorial etiology, including possible systemic vascular comorbidities and medication effects. Here we examined male patients for the possibility of a vasculogenic element of ED. METHODS Research participants included 47 men with epilepsy (mean age=30.98 years; duration of illness=13.98 years) and 25 healthy matched men (mean age=30.36). Erectile function was assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function Questionnaire (IIEF-5). Penile blood flow was assessed using Duplex Ultrasonography (PDU) after intracavernous alprostadil injection. Penile peak systolic velocity (PSV), end-diastolic velocity (EDV) and resistance index (RI) were the functional parameters analyzed. Carotid artery intima media thickness (CA-IMT) was also measured. RESULTS Thirteen of the 47 men with epilepsy (23.40% versus 0% for controls) reported ED, and of these patients, 11 (84.62%) had abnormal PDU [PSV=28.23 ± 6.1cm/s, P=0.0001; EDV=2.22 ± 5.71 cm/s, P=0.004; RI=0.89 ± 0.22, P=0.071] suggesting vasculogic ED. Penile arterial insufficiency was identified in 5 (45.45%), while 6 (54.54%) had mixed arterial insufficiency and venous leak. Compared to patients with high PSV, patients with low PSV had lower IIED-5 scores, higher EDV, lower RI, higher diastolic blood pressure and higher CA-IMT values. There were no differences in depression, anxiety or concentrations of sex hormones. Significant correlations were evident between PDU variables and duration of illness, depression and anxiety scores and CA-IMT values. In multivariate analysis, the association between PDU parameters and CA-IMT values remained significant even after adjustment for other confounding variables. CONCLUSIONS Vasculogenic ED is frequent with epilepsy and its relationship to systemic atherosclerosis cannot be excluded.
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Evaluation of penile vascular status in men with epilepsy with erectile dysfunction. Seizure 2015; 25:40-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2014.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2014] [Revised: 12/01/2014] [Accepted: 12/03/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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- Sherifa Ahmed Hamed
- Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University Hospital, Floor # 4, Room # 4, P.O.Box 71516, Assiut, Egypt
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Hamed SA. Atherosclerosis in epilepsy: its causes and implications. Epilepsy Behav 2014; 41:290-6. [PMID: 25164495 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2014.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2013] [Revised: 07/03/2014] [Accepted: 07/04/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Evidence from epidemiological, longitudinal, prospective, double-blinded clinical trials as well as case reports documents age-accelerated atherosclerosis with increased carotid artery intima media thickness (CA-IMT) in patients with epilepsy. These findings raise concern regarding their implications for age-accelerated cognitive and behavioral changes in midlife and risk of later age-related cognitive disorders including neurodegenerative processes such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Chronic epilepsy, cerebral atherosclerosis, and age-related cognitive disorders including AD share many clinical manifestations (e.g. characteristic cognitive deficits), risk factors, and structural and pathological brain abnormalities. These shared risk factors include increased CA-IMT, hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy), lipid abnormalities, weight gain and obesity, insulin resistance (IR), and high levels of inflammatory and oxidative stresses. The resulting brain structural and pathological abnormalities include decreased volume of the hippocampus, increased cortical thinning of the frontal lobe, ventricular expansion and increased white matter ischemic disease, total brain atrophy, and β-amyloid protein deposition in the brain. The knowledge that age-accelerated atherosclerosis may contribute to age-accelerated cognitive and behavioral abnormalities and structural brain pathologies in patients with chronic epilepsy represents an important research path to pursue future clinical and management considerations.
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- Sherifa A Hamed
- Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, Assiut University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt.
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Katsiki N, Mikhailidis DP, Nair DR. The effects of antiepileptic drugs on vascular risk factors: A narrative review. Seizure 2014; 23:677-84. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2014.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2013] [Revised: 05/21/2014] [Accepted: 05/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Mintzer S, Maio V, Foley K. Use of antiepileptic drugs and lipid-lowering agents in the United States. Epilepsy Behav 2014; 34:105-8. [PMID: 24735835 PMCID: PMC4046904 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2014.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2013] [Revised: 03/04/2014] [Accepted: 03/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The extent to which enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (EIAEDs) are used as first-line treatment in the United States remains unknown. Studies suggest that EIAEDs produce elevation of serum lipids, which could require additional treatment. We assessed the current use of EIAED in monotherapy for epilepsy in the U.S., as well as the correlation between the use of EIAEDs and subsequent new prescriptions for HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins") for hyperlipidemia. METHODS We queried the MarketScan databases between July 2009 and January 2013, covering 66 million patients with commercial or supplemental Medicare insurance. We identified individuals who had a diagnosis of seizures, continuous enrollment in the database from 6months prior to 24 months after the epilepsy diagnosis, no utilization of an AED or a statin prior to that diagnosis, and at least 1 new AED prescription. We tabulated the fraction of subjects who were prescribed EIAEDs (phenytoin, carbamazepine, or barbiturates) and those prescribed all other AEDs. Rates of new statin prescription between 1 and 24months after AED prescription were assessed among the two groups, restricted to those with no prior history of vascular disease who had lipid serology obtained subsequent to the new AED prescription. RESULTS Of the 11,893 patients with newly treated epilepsy, 2425 (20.4%) were started on an EIAED, and 9468 (79.6%) were started on a noninducing AED. There was a consistent and significant trend for EIAEDs to be increasingly prescribed with increasing age (p<0.0001). Among patients meeting the criteria, 66 (13.3%) of 496 EIAED-treated patients and 178 (9.2%) of 1930 noninducing AED patients were newly prescribed a statin (p<0.007). This difference remained significant after accounting for age and gender (p=0.015). A patient who was started on an EIAED was 46% more likely to be subsequently prescribed a statin than a patient who was started on a noninducing AED (95% CI=1.08-1.98). CONCLUSIONS Enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drug prescription for epilepsy appears to increase with increasing age in the U.S. despite the absence of a cogent rationale for this practice, suggesting a failure to appreciate the complications of EIAED therapy among U.S. physicians. Statins were more often prescribed to those newly treated with EIAEDs compared with those given noninducing AEDs. These preliminary data provide further evidence suggesting that EIAEDs elevate lipids in a clinically meaningful manner.
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- Scott Mintzer
- Department of Neurology, Thomas Jefferson University, USA
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- School of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Belcastro V, D'Egidio C, Striano P, Verrotti A. Metabolic and endocrine effects of valproic acid chronic treatment. Epilepsy Res 2013; 107:1-8. [PMID: 24076030 DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2013.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2013] [Revised: 07/23/2013] [Accepted: 08/14/2013] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Treatment of epileptic patients with valproic acid (VPA) may be associated with substantial weight changes that may increase morbidity and impair adherence to the treatment regimen. VPA-induced weight gain seems to be associated with many metabolic disturbances; the most frequent are hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, hyperleptinemia and leptin resistance. Patients who gain weight during VPA therapy can develop dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome that are associated with long-term vascular complications such as hypertension and atherosclerosis. Moreover, an elevation in the levels of uric acid and homocysteine, together with oxidative stress, may contribute to atherosclerotic risk in patients under long-term therapy with VPA. The aim of this review is to discuss the metabolic and endocrine effects of VPA chronic treatment in patients with epilepsy.
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- Vincenzo Belcastro
- Neurology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Sant'Anna Hospital, Como, Italy.
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Gorjipour F, Asadi Y, K. Osguei N, Effatkhah M, Samadikuchaksaraei A. Serum level of homocysteine, folate and vitamin-B12 in epileptic patients under carbamazepine and sodium valproate treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL 2013; 15:249-53. [PMID: 23984007 PMCID: PMC3745756 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.9690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2012] [Revised: 01/08/2013] [Accepted: 02/26/2013] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Background Numerous studies have shown that long term treatment with anticonvulsants may be an important risk factor for the onset of atherosclerosis, or worsening of its symptoms. There are many contradictory reports regarding these effects. Objectives We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the published studies in order to see whether the atherogenic outcomes could be related to any serum biochemical abnormalities. Materials and Methods Published articles indexed in PubMed, ISI web of science, Science Direct and Scopus databases from 1990 to 2011 were retrieved using a comprehensive search strategy. After omitting the unrelated articles and duplicates, articles met the eligibility criteria for critical appraisal were included in the analysis. Data were summarized in standard data abstraction forms and subjected to analysis by STATA software. Results Finally, ten published studies were included in the meta-analysis. Results showed that carbamazepine and sodium valproate consumption are associated with a significant elevation of the serum homocysteine levels. On the other hand, medication with carbamazepine is associated with a reduction of the level of folate in the serum and that of sodium valproate is associated with a reduction of serum level of vitamin B12. Conclusions According to the results of this study, as carbamazepine and valproate sodium consumption can result in elevated serum levels of homocysteine and decreased levels of folate and vitamin B12, and the atherogenic effect of increased serum homocysteine level is well established, the patients under these medications should be monitored for possible atherogenic effects.
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- Fazel Gorjipour
- Physiology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Hemmat Campus, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Hemmat Campus, Tehran, IR Iran
- Physiology Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, IR Iran
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Corresponding author: Ali Samadikuchaksaraei, Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O Box: 14155/6183, Tehran, IR Iran. Tel: +98-2188052984, Fax: +98-2188054355, E-mail:
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He Y, Zeng Q, Li X, Liu B, Wang P. The association between subclinical atherosclerosis and uterine fibroids. PLoS One 2013; 8:e57089. [PMID: 23451155 PMCID: PMC3579803 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0057089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2012] [Accepted: 01/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective(s) To explore the atherogenic hypothesis of uterine fibroids among Chinese women. Methods In a case-control study, 335 patients confirmed by ultrasound or hysterectomy surgery and 539 controls were enrolled between October 1, 2009 and April 1, 2012. Unconditional logistic regressions were used to calculate the odds ratios (ORs) for the associations of subclinical atherogenic and cardiovascular risk parameters with uterine fibroids in the overall case group and hysterectomy-confirmed case group, respectively. Results Higher level of ankle-brachial index (ABI) was independently associated with increased odds of uterine fibroids. The odds of UF among women in the highest tertile of ABI were 1.88 times higher (95%CI: 1.17, 3.02, Ptrend = 0.008) compared to those in the lowest tertile. The serum concentration of homocysteine was inversely related to fibroids (middle vs. low: OR 0.56, 95%CI: 0.36, 0.85; high vs. low: OR 0.50, 95% CI: 0.32, 0.79; Ptrend = 0.002). In the hysterectomy-confirmed group, an inverse association was suggested between high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and fibroids (OR 0.46, 95% CI: 0.25, 0.84, Ptrend = 0.014). Moreover, the effect of homocysteine concentration was not observed in this group. Conclusion(s) These findings suggest that women with uterine fibroids might have an increased risk of subclinical atherosclerosis.
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- Yuan He
- International Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- International Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
- * E-mail: (QZ); (PW)
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- International Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Education, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Education, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
- * E-mail: (QZ); (PW)
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Antiepileptic drugs, hyperhomocysteinemia and B-vitamins supplementation in patients with epilepsy. Epilepsy Res 2012; 102:1-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2012.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2012] [Revised: 06/20/2012] [Accepted: 07/03/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Eldeen ON, Abd Eldayem SM, Shatla RH, Omara NA, Elgammal SS. Homocysteine, folic acid and vitamin B12 levels in serum of epileptic children. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL HUMAN GENETICS 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmhg.2012.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Itonaga K, Jones SM, Wapstra E. Effects of variation in maternal carotenoid intake during gestation on offspring innate immune response in a matrotrophic viviparous reptile. Funct Ecol 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2435.2011.01882.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Deniz E, Sahna E, Aksulu HE. Nitric oxide synthase inhibition in rats: Melatonin reduces blood pressure and ischemia/reperfusion-induced infarct size. SCAND CARDIOVASC J 2009; 40:248-52. [PMID: 16914418 DOI: 10.1080/14017430600833116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Reduction in the synthesis or bioavailability of nitric oxide plays a significant role in the development of myocardial infarction and hypertension. Numerous studies suggest that melatonin reduces blood pressure (BP) and ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in rats. The effects of melatonin on the BP and I/R-induced cardiac infarct size in L-NAME-induced hypertensive rats remains unknown. This study was designed to investigate the effects of melatonin on BP and the I/R-induced infarct size in chronic nitric oxide synthase inhibited rats by L-NAME. Rats received L-NAME for 15 days to produce hypertension and melatonin the last 5 days before I/R studies. To produce cardiac damage, the left coronary artery was occluded for 30 min, followed by 120 min reperfusion. L-NAME led to a significant increase in BP. Melatonin administration (10 mg/kg) to L-NAME treated rats significantly reduced BP and infarct size. Also, melatonin attenuated the mortality resulting from I/R, but this was not statistically significant. Melatonin administration would seem important to reduce BP and infarct size resulting from I/R in L-NAME-induced hypertensive rats.
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- Esra Deniz
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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Atherosclerotic risk among children taking antiepileptic drugs. Pharmacol Rep 2009; 61:411-23. [DOI: 10.1016/s1734-1140(09)70082-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2008] [Revised: 04/01/2009] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Tan TY, Lu CH, Chuang HY, Lin TK, Liou CW, Chang WN, Chuang YC. Long-term antiepileptic drug therapy contributes to the acceleration of atherosclerosis. Epilepsia 2009; 50:1579-86. [PMID: 19292757 DOI: 10.1111/j.1528-1167.2009.02024.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Long-term antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy has been associated with an increase in risk of atherosclerosis. At issue is whether this risk is related to the duration of AED therapy. We evaluated the hypothesis that the cumulative effect of long-term exposure to AEDs plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis in patients with epilepsy. METHODS One hundred ninety-five patients under long-term AED therapy and 195 healthy age- and sex-matched control subjects received measurement of intima media thickness (IMT) at the far wall of the common carotid artery (CCA) by B-mode ultrasonography to assess the extent of atherosclerosis. Other measurements included body mass index (BMI) and blood lipid profile or homocysteine, folic acid, uric acid, fasting blood sugar, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), and total reduced thiols. RESULTS CCA IMT was significantly increased in patients with epilepsy, with male subjects exhibiting thicker IMT than their female counterparts. Whereas BMI, homocysteine, hs-CRP, and TBARS were significantly elevated, folic acid and thiols were significantly reduced in patients with epilepsy. Multiple linear regression analysis further revealed that duration of AED therapy, age, gender, and TBARS level (index for oxidative stress) were independently associated with CCA IMT. In addition, the log-transformed CCA IMT increased linearly with duration of AED therapy after adjustments for age, gender, and TBARS level. DISCUSSION The duration of AED therapy is significantly associated with the acceleration of atherosclerosis in patients with epilepsy, alongside independent contributions of age, gender, and oxidative stress to the atherosclerotic process.
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- Teng-Yeow Tan
- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Arima M, Kumai T, Asoh K, Takeba Y, Murano K, Goto K, Tsuzuki Y, Mizuno M, Kojima T, Kobayashi S, Koitabashi Y. Effects of Antenatal Dexamethasone on Antioxidant Enzymes and Nitric Oxide Synthase in the Rat Lung. J Pharmacol Sci 2008; 106:242-8. [DOI: 10.1254/jphs.fp0060844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is to investigate the homocysteine, folic acid, and vitamin B(12) levels in epileptic children receiving antiepileptic drugs. A total of 25 children with idiopathic epilepsy (8 valproate, 11 carbamazepine, and 6 oxcarbazepine) and 10 healthy children were included in the study. The mean homocysteine, folic acid, and vitamin B(12) levels in the study group were 7.57 +/- 3.78 micromol/L (normal = 5-15 micromol/L), 10.19 +/- 4.05 ng/mL (normal = 3.0-17 ng/mL), and 428.20 +/- 256.12 pg/mL (normal = 193-983 pg/mL), respectively. The differences between the mean plasma homocysteine, folic acid, and vitamin B(12) levels of the study and control groups were not significant (P = .522; P = .855; P = .798, respectively). However, plasma homocysteine levels were higher than the normal cutoff point accepted for childhood in 4 (16%) of the study patients. Out of these 4 children, 3 were from the carbamazepine group and 1 was from the valproate group. Although the number of the study patients is limited, the authors recommend assessment of plasma homocysteine, serum vitamin B(12), and folic acid levels in children receiving enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs.
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- Semra Kurul
- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey.
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Hermann B, Seidenberg M, Sager M, Carlsson C, Gidal B, Sheth R, Rutecki P, Asthana S. Growing old with epilepsy: the neglected issue of cognitive and brain health in aging and elder persons with chronic epilepsy. Epilepsia 2007; 49:731-40. [PMID: 18031544 DOI: 10.1111/j.1528-1167.2007.01435.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The purpose of this review is to examine what is known about cognitive and brain aging in elders with chronic epilepsy. We contend that much remains to be learned about the ultimate course of cognition and brain structure in persons with chronic epilepsy and concern appears warranted. Individuals with chronic epilepsy are exposed to many risk factors demonstrated to be associated with abnormal cognitive and brain aging in the general population, with many of these risk factors present in persons with chronic epilepsy as early as midlife. We suggest that a research agenda be developed to systematically identify and treat known modifiable risk factors in order to protect and promote cognitive and brain health in aging and elder persons with chronic epilepsy.
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- Bruce Hermann
- Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53792, USA.
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Elliott JO, Jacobson MP, Haneef Z. Cardiovascular risk factors and homocysteine in epilepsy. Epilepsy Res 2007; 76:113-23. [PMID: 17714918 DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2007.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2006] [Revised: 06/08/2007] [Accepted: 07/14/2007] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Epidemiological studies have found the risk for heart disease and stroke are increased in persons with epilepsy. Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) have varying effects on serum lipids and homocysteine-an independent risk factor for coronary disease. The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, obesity and smoking) and homocysteine were investigated in a multiethnic epilepsy population. Data included demographics, clinical factors, lab assessments and supplementation patterns. Mean age was 45 years (71 males and 94 females)-75 were African American, 27 Latino and 60 Caucasian. Fifty-two percent of participants had two or more cardiovascular risk factors when compared with rates for the general population of 28%. The Framingham risk score (FRS) assessment was also used to compare risk levels. Twenty-nine percent of men and 1% of women had a FRS indicating >5% level of risk, only 7% had a FRS>10%. Cardiovascular screening and primary preventative recommendations based on the American Heart Association and supplementation should be suggested for the adult epilepsy population when appropriate.
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- John O Elliott
- The Ohio State University, Department of Neurology, 430 Means Hall, 1654 Upham Drive, Columbus, OH 43210, United States.
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Hamed SA. Leptin and insulin homeostasis in epilepsy: relation to weight adverse conditions. Epilepsy Res 2007; 75:1-9. [PMID: 17499974 DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2007.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2006] [Revised: 02/20/2007] [Accepted: 04/03/2007] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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During managing patients with epilepsy, there is a great risk of weight changes, particularly weight gain with some antiepileptic medications. Weight gain is not only a cosmetic problem that leads to non-compliance to medications but also increases the risk for atherosclerosis and its related complications. The mechanisms underlying weight gain in epilepsy are multiple and controversial and have been attributed to the effect of epilepsy and more commonly the effect of antiepileptic medications on the central and peripheral mechanisms regulating weight homeostasis including the two main homeostatic hormones, leptin, a protein product of obesity gene secreted by adipocytes and insulin, a protein product of pancreatic beta-cells. Increased blood levels of leptin and insulin due to leptin and insulin resistance is observed in patients with epilepsy. Leptin forms an important link between weight gain, insulin resistance, epilepsy and atherosclerosis. The knowledge of the novel roles of leptin in patients with epilepsy will help identification of early markers for the related adverse weight changes, thus allowing proper characterization of suitable antiepileptic medication as initial step during management and follow up of patients.
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- Sherifa A Hamed
- Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, Assiut University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt.
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Hamed SA, Hamed EA, Hamdy R, Nabeshima T. Vascular risk factors and oxidative stress as independent predictors of asymptomatic atherosclerosis in adult patients with epilepsy. Epilepsy Res 2007; 74:183-92. [PMID: 17448640 DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2007.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2006] [Revised: 02/24/2007] [Accepted: 03/18/2007] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Martignoni E, Tassorelli C, Nappi G, Zangaglia R, Pacchetti C, Blandini F. Homocysteine and Parkinson's disease: a dangerous liaison? J Neurol Sci 2007; 257:31-7. [PMID: 17336337 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2007.01.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Homocysteine, a sulphur-containing amino acid formed by demethylation of methionine, is involved in numerous processes of methyl group transfer, all playing pivotal roles in the biochemistry of the human body. Increased levels of plasma homocysteine (hyperhomocysteinemia) - which may result from a deficiency of folate, vitamin B6 or B12 or mutations in enzymes regulating the catabolism of homocysteine - are associated with a wide range of clinical manifestations, mostly affecting the central nervous system (e.g., mental retardation, cerebral atrophy and epileptic seizures). Recent evidence suggests that changes in the metabolic fate of homocysteine, leading to hyperhomocysteinemia, may also play a role in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease (PD). The nervous system might be particularly sensitive to homocysteine, due to the excitotoxic-like properties of the amino acid. However, experimental findings have shown that homocysteine does not seem to posses direct, cytotoxic activity, while the amino acid has proven able to synergize with more specific neurotoxic insults. Hyperhomocysteinemia has been repeatedly reported in PD patients; the increase, however, seems mostly related to the methylated catabolism of l-Dopa, the main pharmacological treatment of PD. Therefore, hyperhomocysteinemia may not be specific to movement disorders or other neurological diseases, the condition being, in fact, rather the result of the combinations of different factors, mainly metabolic, but also genetic and pharmacological, intervening in the neurodegenerative process.
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- E Martignoni
- IRCCS S. Maugeri Foundation, Scientific Institute of Veruno, Via per Revislate 13, 28010 Veruno (NO), Italy.
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Attilakos A, Voudris KA, Garoufi A, Mastroyianni S, Dimou S, Prassouli A, Katsarou E. Effect of sodium valproate monotherapy on serum uric acid concentrations in ambulatory epileptic children: a prospective long-term study. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2006; 10:237-40. [PMID: 17035050 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2006.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2006] [Revised: 09/06/2006] [Accepted: 09/11/2006] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Hyperuricemia has been shown to be related to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. There is controversial data about the effect of sodium valproate (VPA) monotherapy on serum uric acid concentrations. The purpose of this study was to investigate by a long-term, prospective method, whether treatment with VPA monotherapy may alter serum uric acid concentrations and liver function tests in ambulatory epileptic children. MATERIAL AND METHODS Serum uric acid concentrations were determined in 28 ambulatory epileptic children before and at 6, 12 and 24 months of VPA monotherapy. Serum concentrations of biochemical markers of liver and renal function, such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), gamma-glutamyltransferase (gamma-GT) and creatinine (Cr) were also measured before and at 6, 12 and 24 months of VPA monotherapy. Serum VPA concentrations remained within the therapeutic range (50-100 mg/L) during the period of study. RESULTS No statistically significant changes in serum uric acid concentrations were found at 6, 12 or 24 months of treatment. Serum ALT concentrations were significantly increased at 6 and 12 months of treatment, AST concentrations at 6 and 12 months of treatment and LDH concentrations at 12 months of treatment. CONCLUSIONS VPA monotherapy does not have a significant effect on serum uric acid concentrations in ambulatory epileptic children. Further studies are needed to definitively address whether it would be useful for physicians to routinely check for elevated serum uric acid levels in children treated with VPA.
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- Achilleas Attilakos
- Second Department of Pediatrics, University of Athens, P&A Kyriakou Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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Hamed SA, Hamed EA, Kandil MR, El-Shereef HK, Abdellah MM, Omar H. Serum thyroid hormone balance and lipid profile in patients with epilepsy. Epilepsy Res 2005; 66:173-83. [PMID: 16169189 DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2005.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2005] [Revised: 07/29/2005] [Accepted: 08/10/2005] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Patients with epilepsy may exhibit changes in thyroid hormone balance, lipids and lipoproteins concentrations. The suggestion that lipid abnormalities are associated with subclinical thyroid dysfunction remains controversial. The aim of this study was to analyze whether thyroid dysfunction encountered in patients with epilepsy would also be associated with abnormal lipid profile. METHODS Eighty-eight patients with epilepsy and 30 control subjects were included in the study. A fasting blood sample for thyroid hormones, lipid profile and GGT determination was obtained. RESULTS The serum levels of FT3 was elevated in 10.2% of patients, FT4 was low in 28.4%, TSH was high in 4.6% and low in 2.3%. 13.6% of patients had high TC, 17.1% had high LDL-c, 60.2% had marked reduction of HDL-c levels (P<0.0001) and only 2.3% had high TG levels. Abnormalities were predominated in CBZ-treated patients. 27.3% patients with abnormal hormones had abnormal lipid profile. Significant association was identified between the serum TC, LDL-c, TG, GGT and EIAEDs and between the duration of illness and TG (r=-0.411; P=0.017), and FT4 (r=-0.412; P=0.018). HDL was higher in women than men (r=0.416; P<0.002). However, changes in HDL-c levels associated neither with duration of illness, type or serum levels of AEDs nor with age or degree of control on AEDs. CONCLUSIONS Our results support that (1) altered lipid metabolism might be associated but not solely influenced by thyroid hormones and (2) enzyme induction is not the main or only reason for altered thyroid function or HDL-c among patients with epilepsy. Hypothalamic/pituitary dysregulation by precisely mechanism caused by epilepsy itself or AEDs seems possible and (3) it is important to recognize that patients with epilepsy are at great risk for atherosclerosis, hence monitoring and correction of the culprit risks are mandatory.
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- Sherifa A Hamed
- Department of Neurology, Assiut University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt.
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