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Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care prescribing for neurological conditions including epilepsy, migraine and Parkinson's disease.
Latest news
Continuous antibiotic prophylaxis prevents recurrent UTIs in patients who self-catheterise
Continuous low-dose antibiotic prophylaxis is effective...
NICE approves more treatments for MS
Beta interferons and glatiramer acetate are now options...
Doctors identify 50 'unnecessary' medical interventions
A list of 50 tests, treatments and procedures 'of questionable...
Anticholinergics linked to increased dementia risk
Patients prescribed certain types of anticholinergic...
Valproate banned in women not on Pregnancy Prevention Programme
Valproate can no longer be used in women or girls of...
Prescribing Notes
Guide to treatment options for selected neurological conditions:
Epilepsy (including barbiturates, GABA analogues/uptake inhibitors and sodium valproate)
ADHD, narcolepsy (including CNS stimulants and atomoxetine)
Parkinson's disease (including levodopa, dopamine receptor agonists and COMT inhibitors)
Migraine (including triptans and prophylactic treatments)
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External resources
Useful websites and online tools to support prescribing for neurological conditions.