A new study shows that carbamazepine increased hepatic metabolism in mentally ill smokers, leading to concerns that these medications may increase nicotine cravings and hamper cessation efforts. Medscape Medical News
A meta-analysis examining the efficacy of second-generation antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia shows there are small differences, suggesting other factors, including adverse effects and cost, should be considered in treatment choice. Medscape Medical News
Advances in the knowledge of the molecular mechanisms at the base of craniopharyngioma oncogenesis may lead to targeted biological therapies. Neurosurgical Focus
A French population-based study shows that excessive daytime sleepiness might be independently associated with total and cardiovascular mortality rates in a community-dwelling elderly population. Medscape Medical News
Preoperative language fMRI may be a useful predictor of postoperative naming deficits in patients undergoing anterior temporal lobe resection in the dominant hemisphere. Medscape Medical News
The FDA has issued a warning about medication error reports that have resulted in some patients being hospitalized after receiving risperidone instead of ropinirole and vice versa. br / iMedscape Medical News/i
