Epilepsy & Seizures
Conference Coverage
Antiepileptic medications linked to increased priapism risk
If clinicians encounter such cases of priapism, they should be “reported to the regulatory authorities,” said lead researcher Dr. Ana Pejcic.
Conference Coverage
Epidiolex plus THC lowers seizures in pediatric epilepsy
But neurologists caution colleagues to be careful with the intoxicating cannabis component.
Conference Coverage
Double antiglutamatergic therapy is ‘promising’ for super-refractory status epilepticus
The novelty of the new treatment approach is the duration of therapy as well as the dual antiglutamate drugs.
Conference Coverage
Is genetic testing valuable in the clinical management of epilepsy?
Positive findings from genetic testing helped guide clinical management in 50% of cases and improved patient outcomes in 75%.
From the Journals
Customized brain stimulation: New hope for severe depression
“This study points the way to a new paradigm that is desperately needed in psychiatry,” said study investigator Dr. Andrew Krystal.
From the Journals
Data supporting cannabis for childhood epilepsy remain scarce
“Children with epilepsy are at risk of being used as the ‘Trojan horse’ for the cannabis industry.”
FDA/CDC
FDA OKs IV Briviact for seizures in kids as young as 1 month
The approval marks the first time that the IV formulation will be available for children.
From the Journals
‘No justification’ for suicide warning on all antiseizure meds
“How many patients are afraid of their medication and do not take it because of the warning?”
From the Journals
Short-term approach is best for seizure prevention after intracerebral hemorrhage
“Strategies that involved long-term antiseizure drug prescription fail to provide better outcomes in most clinical scenarios,” Dr. Lidia M.V.R....
From the Journals
Can a supplement that mimics the keto diet reduce seizures?
An open-label feasibility study showed that the dietary supplement was well tolerated.
Conference Coverage
Noted ability of Mozart’s music to reduce seizures explained?
The acoustic characteristics of Mozart’s Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major (K448) suppresses brain activity in patients with epilepsy.