Epilepsy & Seizures
Conference Coverage
Plenary sessions at ANA 2017 cover wide spectrum of neurologic topics
Six plenary sessions over 3 days will cover neuronal circuits and behavior, global neurology, precision medicine, antisense oligonucleotide...
Opinion
Teratogenicity may not be a yes or no question
New research indicates that some drugs have a dose-dependent relationship and not all doses cause harm to the fetus.
Conference Coverage
ADHD meds don’t raise seizure risk in epilepsy patients
Seizure risk was actually significantly lower for individual patients while on ADHD medication.
FDA/CDC
Briviact gets monotherapy approval for partial-onset seizures
New indication is based on extrapolation of trials data as an adjunctive treatment.
Latest News
Aptiom approved for pediatric partial-onset seizures
The antiepileptic was previously approved for partial-onset seizures in adults.
Literature Review
Blood Test Accurately Detects GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome
A blood test can detect glucose transporter type 1 (GLUT1) deficiency syndrome accurately and rapidly, according to a brief communication...
Literature Review
Cannabidiol Changes Serum Levels of Antiepileptic Drugs
The pharmaceutical formulation of cannabidiol (CBD) is associated with significant changes in serum levels of clobazam, rufinamide, topiramate,...
Literature Review
Model Predicts Outcomes After AED Withdrawal
An evidence-based model allows neurologists to predict individual patient outcomes following the withdrawal of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs),...
Conference Coverage
Lessons on using cannabinoids for pediatric epilepsy
DENVER – Dr. Amy Brooks-Kayal and her colleagues at Children’s Hospital Colorado care for about 300 children on cannabinoids for refractory...
FDA/CDC
CDC: 3.4 million Americans have epilepsy
State estimates available for the first time show Mississippi has the highest rate and Utah has the lowest.
From the Journals
Studies support early use of genetic tests in early childhood disorders
Two studies find that early use of whole-exome sequencing and other genetic tests spares resources and improves diagnostic yields in disorders...