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| P E SmithSummaryAffiliation: Cardiff University Country: UK Publications
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Clinical recommendations for oxcarbazepineP E Smith
The Epilespsy unit, University Hospital of Wales, Department of Neurology, Health Park, Cardiff, Wales, UK
Seizure 10:87-91. 2001..Severe haematological dyscrasias have not been reported with OXC. The enzyme inducing interaction of OXC with ethinyloestradiol and levonorgestrel necessitates additional precautions for women using hormonal contraception...- The bare essentials: epilepsyP E Smith
The Welsh Epilepsy Unit, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XW, UK
Pract Neurol 8:195-202. 2008 - Selecting specialist registrars by station interviewP E M Smith
South Wales Neurology Rotation
Clin Med 6:279-80. 2006..Competency-based assessments should be more widely used in selecting medical trainees... 
Scoring posters at scientific meetings: first impressions countPhilip E M Smith
Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Wales, College of Medicine, Cardiff CF14 4XW, Wales, UK
J R Soc Med 97:340-1. 2004..We conclude that quick ranking by specialists can efficiently identify the best posters for more detailed assessment. On this basis we offer poster-scoring guidelines for use at scientific meetings...- Seizures: assessment and management in the emergency unitPhilip E M Smith
Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
Clin Med 4:118-22. 2004..Long-term antiepileptic medication should usually be prescribed only by a specialist... - PalinopsiaPhilip E M Smith
The Epilepsy Unit University Hospital of Wales, CF14 4XW, Cardiff, UK
Lancet 361:1098. 2003 - Taking over epilepsy from the paediatric neurologistPhilip E M Smith
The Epilepsy Unit, Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 74:i37-41. 2003 - Using simulated consultations to develop communications skills for neurology traineesPhilip E M Smith
Department of Neurology, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK
Eur J Neurol 9:83-7. 2002..The technique could be used more widely in neurology training, and may have a role in assessment... - A teenager epilepsy clinic: observational studyP E M Smith
The Welsh Epilepsy Unit, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK
Eur J Neurol 9:373-6. 2002..The clinic had an important role in confirming diagnosis, ensuring appropriate management, information provision and aiding seamless transition to adult epilepsy care... 
Goya's deafnessP E M Smith
The Epilepsy Unit, University Hospitalof Wales, Cardiff CF144XW, UK
Pract Neurol 8:370-7. 2008..Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome, although previously accepted as Goya's diagnosis, is not supported by the limited evidence. Susac's syndrome or Cogan's syndrome, although both rare, are more likely explanations...- Levetiracetam as add-on therapy in generalised epilepsiesS Pradeep Kumar
The Epilepsy Unit, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XW, UK
Seizure 13:475-7. 2004..In four cases, pre-existing antiepileptic medication was withdrawn, leaving levetiracetam as monotherapy. We conclude that levetiracetam is a useful add-on treatment for patients with refractory generalised epilepsies... - The investigation of syncopeSavvas Hadjikoutis
The Welsh Epilepsy Unit, Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XW, UK
Seizure 13:537-48. 2004..Furthermore, it is potentially a marker of sudden death when associated with certain cardiac disorders. Here we review the main syncope types and explore diagnostic approaches... - Self-discontinuation of antiepileptic medication in pregnancy: detection by hair analysisJohn Williams
Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, Wales, UK
Epilepsia 43:824-31. 2002..CONCLUSIONS: This study confirms the perception that pregnant women with epilepsy frequently stop or greatly reduce their prescribed medication, usually without reference or acknowledgement to their clinician... - Sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP) following previous seizure-related pulmonary oedema: case report and review of possible preventative treatmentRosemary A Swallow
The Welsh Epilepsy Unit, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XW, UK
Seizure 11:446-8. 2002..Seizure-related pulmonary oedema is rare but may indicate an increased susceptibility to epilepsy related death. We consider possible preventative measures for patients presenting with seizure-related pulmonary oedema... - The SANAD study of effectiveness of carbamazepine, gabapentin, lamotrigine, oxcarbazepine, or topiramate for treatment of partial epilepsy: an unblinded randomised controlled trialAnthony G Marson
Division of Neurological Science, University of Liverpool, UK
Lancet 369:1000-15. 2007..We aimed to assess efficacy with regards to longer-term outcomes, quality of life, and health economic outcomes... - The SANAD study of effectiveness of valproate, lamotrigine, or topiramate for generalised and unclassifiable epilepsy: an unblinded randomised controlled trialAnthony G Marson
Division of Neurological Science, University of Liverpool, UK
Lancet 369:1016-26. 2007..The SANAD study aimed to compare the longer-term effects of these drugs in patients with generalised onset seizures or seizures that are difficult to classify... - Adjunctive therapy versus alternative monotherapy in patients with partial epilepsy failing on a single drug: a multicentre, randomised, pragmatic controlled trialEttore Beghi
Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, Milan, Italy
Epilepsy Res 57:1-13. 2003..Further work is required to determine whether outcome could be improved through identification of specific AED combinations with synergistic activity... - Detecting vigabatrin toxicity by imaging of the retinal nerve fiber layerJohn M Wild
Cardiff School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 47:917-24. 2006....