Epilepsy & Seizures
Conference Coverage
What Are the Mechanisms of SUDEP?
KANSAS CITY, MO—Brain, cardiac, and respiratory dysfunctions may cause sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), according to an overview...
Conference Coverage
How Can Neurologists Treat Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures?
KANSAS CITY, MO—Many neurologists see, but few treat, patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) and other conversion disorders, said...
Literature Review
Epilepsy and Increased Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: What Is the Real Risk?
Epilepsy during pregnancy is associated with a moderately increased risk of adverse pregnancy, delivery, and perinatal outcomes, according to...
FDA/CDC
FDA approves Vimpat for POS treatment in children with epilepsy
The drug has previously been approved for use in adults.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Smartphones could ‘democratize’ EEG
SAN DIEGO – Further refinements to a smartphone EEG system could bring diagnostic capabilities to poor and underserved areas of the world.
Conference Coverage
Transient Epileptic Amnesia Is Not Associated With Elevated Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
LONDON—Transient epileptic amnesia (TEA) does not appear to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study presented at the 2017...
Literature Review
EEG-Based Risk Score May Predict Likelihood of Seizures in Hospitalized Patients
A risk score based on EEG variables and seizure history may quickly and accurately aid clinical judgment of seizure risk in patients who are...
From the Journals
Early referral recommended for high-risk port-wine stain cases
MRI is expensive and early negative scans may not be able to exclude Sturge-Weber syndrome.
Conference Coverage
MRI brainstem volume loss predicts SUDEP
SAN DIEGO – Study shows brainstem MRI ought to be further studied as a clinically useful biomarker to identify patients at risk for SUDEP.
Conference Coverage
Everolimus has long-term efficacy in tuberous sclerosis complex
The mTOR inhibitor is the first antiepilepsy drug to be selected for its mechanism of action.
Video
W. Curt LaFrance Jr, MD
Dr. LaFrance reviews the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures in children.