Epilepsy & Seizures
Conference Coverage
Seizures in dementia hasten decline and death
Dementia patients who also had active seizures had shorter life expectancy and earlier decline than dementia patients who didn’t have active...
Conference Coverage
Three antiseizure medications join list for newborn risks
A Scandinavian study of 4.5 million births adds carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, and topiramate to list of antiseizure drugs linked to low birth...
Conference Coverage
‘Striking’ rate of mental health comorbidities in epilepsy
“We hope these results inspire epileptologists and neurologists to both recognize and screen ... adolescent patients.”
Conference Coverage
Significant racial disparities persist in status epilepticus
“The results suggest that racial minorities, those with a lower income, and the elderly are an appropriate target to improve health outcomes and...
Conference Coverage
Study implicates myelin plasticity in absence seizures
Researchers have found that changes in the insulating layer around nerves and axons in the brain may explain the progression of absence seizures...
Conference Coverage
Newer brand-name drugs fuel spending on antiseizure medications
Rapid adoption of newer antiseizure medications has pushed increases in government spending that outpace the growth of prescriptions themselves....
Latest News
More evidence in utero exposure to antiseizure meds safe for children’s cognition
“This is another encouraging piece that’s showing these new drugs are safe with regard to cognition.”
From the Journals
Strong two-way link between epilepsy and depression
The increased risks of depression following epilepsy, and vice versa, are sustained over a much more extended time period than previously shown....
Literature Review
High drug costs exclude most neurology patients from cutting-edge treatment
“Our study of people with neurologic conditions found that fewer than 20% were being treated with new medications.”
Latest News
AAP issues clinical update to cerebral palsy guidelines
Pediatricians urged to formalize standard developmental screens, refer motor delays early.
Commentary
A plane crash interrupts a doctor’s vacation
‘My oldest brother-in-law jumped into his ski boat and we sped out to the scene.’