Epilepsy & Seizures
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....
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.