Epilepsy & Seizures
Literature Monitor
Cognitive Impairment Linked to Depression in Epilepsy
Literature Review
Levetiracetam May Be Superior to Phenobarbital for Infantile Epilepsy
Levetiracetam may be a superior initial treatment for infants with nonsyndromic epilepsy, according to a multicenter, prospective, observational...
Literature Review
SUDEP Risk Decreases During Long-Term VNS Treatment
For patients with refractory epilepsy who receive vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy, the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)...
Literature Review
RNS May Reduce the Risk of SUDEP
RNS May Reduce the Risk of SUDEPResponsive neurostimulation (RNS) appears to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP),...
Literature Review
New AEDs Have Not Increased Seizure Control
The development of new antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) with novel mechanisms of action has not improved overall outcomes for patients with epilepsy,...
News
Levetiracetam increased time between seizures for infants with epilepsy
Infants with nonsyndromic epilepsy treated with levetiracetam may have longer time between seizures.
Conference Coverage
Can a Model Predict Pediatric SUDEP Risk?
WASHINGTON, DC—In a pediatric epilepsy population, number of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) used and prior epilepsy surgery may predict sudden...
Conference Coverage
What Is the Impact of Binge Drinking in Patients With Epilepsy?
WASHINGTON, DC—Alcohol is a major seizure precipitant in the context of hazardous drinking and withdrawal, according to a study presented at the...