valproic acid has been researched along with Drowning in 1 studies
Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.
Drowning: Death that occurs as a result of anoxia or heart arrest, associated with immersion in liquid.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "A patient with postanoxic action myoclonus (Lance-Adams syndrome) was severely disabled with this movement disorder." | 1.26 | Postanoxic action myoclonus (Lance-Adams syndrome) responding to valproate. ( Gilligan, BS; Rollinson, RD, 1979) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Rollinson, RD | 1 |
| Gilligan, BS | 1 |
1 other study available for valproic acid and Drowning
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Postanoxic action myoclonus (Lance-Adams syndrome) responding to valproate.
Topics: Adult; Drowning; Female; Humans; Hypoxia; Myoclonus; Valproic Acid | 1979 |