Conference Coverage
Noninvasive testing in midlife flags late-onset epilepsy risk
The study could help identify at-risk individuals years before symptoms of epilepsy appear.
Conference Coverage
Novel neural cell therapy: A cure for focal epilepsy?
The early significant seizure reduction observed in this study appears to be durable in these first two patients treated with a single...
News
Thirty years of epilepsy therapy: ‘Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose’?
To celebrate our 30th year in print, Neurology Reviews invited experts to look back on 30 years of progress in their subspecialty. In this...
Literature Review
Minorities with epilepsy blocked from receiving ‘highest quality of care’
“Increasing the attention to these inequities will, we hope, prompt changes across practices,” researchers said.
Literature Review
Modified Atkins diet beneficial in drug-resistant epilepsy
Both adults and adolescents reported benefits from the diet, which is a less strict version of a traditional ketogenic diet.
Literature Review
Antiepileptic drugs tied to increased Parkinson’s disease risk
A large case-control study found a considerably higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease among patients who had taken AEDs in comparison with...
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...
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‘Striking’ rate of mental health comorbidities in epilepsy
“We hope these results inspire epileptologists and neurologists to both recognize and screen ... adolescent patients.”
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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...
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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....
News
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.”
Conference Coverage
Diazepam nasal spray effective in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
A post hoc analysis shows that the drug works about as well in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome as in patients with pediatric encephalopathies.
News
Shift in child hospice care is a lifeline for parents seeking a measure of comfort and hope
Under a provision of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, children enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance...
Literature Review
Drug-resistant epilepsy needs earlier surgical referral
Despite strong evidence supporting the clinical importance of surgical evaluation in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, delays in referrals...
News
‘Striking’ jump in cost of brand-name epilepsy meds
The annual cost of brand-name ASMs rose from $2,800 in 2008 to $10,700 in 2018, while the cost of generic drugs decreased from $800 to $460 during...
Literature Review
Air pollution is a seizure trigger for patients with epilepsy
“Our findings suggest that people with epilepsy should avoid high CO exposure to reduce potential seizure risk.”
Conference Coverage
Antiseizure medication appears safe in pregnancy
Verbal scores at age 3 were similar among children of mothers with or without epilepsy.
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Noninvasive testing in midlife flags late-onset epilepsy risk -
Novel neural cell therapy: A cure for focal epilepsy? -
Seizures in dementia hasten decline and death -
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‘Striking’ rate of mental health comorbidities in epilepsy -
Significant racial disparities persist in status epilepticus -
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Diazepam nasal spray effective in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome -
Literature Review
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Modified Atkins diet beneficial in drug-resistant epilepsy -
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Strong two-way link between epilepsy and depression -
High drug costs exclude most neurology patients from cutting-edge treatment -
Drug-resistant epilepsy needs earlier surgical referral -
‘Striking’ jump in cost of brand-name epilepsy meds -
Air pollution is a seizure trigger for patients with epilepsy -
New guidance on cannabis use for treatment-resistant epilepsy -
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