Substance Use in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Populations
Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) is the mainstay of treatment of epilepsy. Knowledge about introducing and maintaining adequate AEDs is beneficial to the children with epilepsy. This article will delineate the general principles of selecting, initiating, and discontinuing AEDs, and outline the guidelines for monitoring any adverse effects. CBS News A new study that finds children of a gay or lesbian parent may be more likely to have social and emotional problems has sparked controversy on both sides of the same-sex marriage debate. The study, from Mark Regnerus, an associate professor of sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, surveyed more than 15, Americans between the ages of 18 and 39, asking them questions about their upbringings. What We Know
A new study led by researchers at Vanderbilt found that 83% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer (LGBQ) individuals reported going through adverse childhood experiences such as sexual and emotional abuse, and worse mental health as adults when compared to their heterosexual peers. Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 
What extent of adverse drug reactions seems acceptable for
This study aims to describe the incidence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in children receiving antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and compare ADRs to the individual drugs when given as monotherapy. A look at risk factors and protective factors. Writer: Juliann Garey.
Study finds LGBQ people report higher rates of adverse
Factors that make kids more likely to develop mental health challenges are called risk factors. The stress of being LGBTQ+ is a risk factor for nearly all kids who identify as LGBTQ+. They may be scared of being rejected or worry that they might be harassed or discriminated against because of their identity. Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 
Which Antiseizure Medications Are Safe (or Not) During
Second, expectancies about drinking/drug use and perceived normality of use in LGB communities could increase the likelihood of LGB individuals making the decision to drink heavily or use drugs. Finally, the additional stress related to being a sexual minority could contribute to elevated substance use. Overview: We identified 79 scholarly studies that met our criteria for adding to knowledge about the well-being of children with gay or lesbian parents. Of those studies, 75 concluded that children of gay or lesbian parents fare no worse than other children.
Safety of antiepileptic drugs in children and young people
What does the scholarly research say about the well-being of children with gay or lesbian parents? Overview: We identified 79 scholarly studies that met our criteria for adding to knowledge about the well-being of children with gay or lesbian parents. . Antiepileptic Drugs in Children
The choice and dose of antiseizure medications (ASMs) for women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy are critical given the teratogenic potential of certain therapies. Now, results from a large, population-based study comparing the safety and potential risk of ASMs on fetal development of major congenital malformations provides some clarity on both concerns. The analysis, published online. . 
Kids of gay parents fare worse, study finds, but research
Purpose We aimed to explore the perspectives of parents of children with epilepsy regarding the extent of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of antiseizure medications (ASMs) they are willing to accept for a certain degree of seizure s We presented a table showing two levels of the likelihood of occurrence (low/high) and two levels of severity (mild/severe) for a number of ADRs. .