valproic acid has been researched along with Malaria, Falciparum 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.
Malaria, Falciparum: Malaria caused by PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM. This is the severest form of malaria and is associated with the highest levels of parasites in the blood. This disease is characterized by irregularly recurring febrile paroxysms that in extreme cases occur with acute cerebral, renal, or gastrointestinal manifestations.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "The primary outcome was the number of seizures in the past month (30 days)." | 1.48 | Asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia and seizure control in children with nodding syndrome; a cross-sectional study. ( Akun, P; Anguzu, R; Idro, R; Kayongo, E; Marsh, K; Newton, CRJC; Ningwa, A; Ogwang, R, 2018) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (100.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Ogwang, R | 1 |
| Anguzu, R | 1 |
| Akun, P | 1 |
| Ningwa, A | 1 |
| Kayongo, E | 1 |
| Marsh, K | 1 |
| Newton, CRJC | 1 |
| Idro, R | 1 |
1 other study available for valproic acid and Malaria, Falciparum
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia and seizure control in children with nodding syndrome; a cross-sectional study.
Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Antiparasitic Agents; Child; Cross-Sectional Studies; Doxycycline; Fema | 2018 |