Epilepsy & Seizures
Literature Review
Tapping Electronic Medical Records to Improve Quality of Care
Literature Review
Finding the Best Oxygen Saturation Setting for Seizure Monitoring
Patient Education
How is Epilepsy Treated?
Learn how epileptologists treat this common seizure disorder.
Literature Review
AAN Guideline Assesses fMRI for Presurgical Evaluation of Patients With Epilepsy
When preparing for epilepsy surgery, neurologists may consider using functional MRI (fMRI) instead of the intracarotid amobarbital procedure (IAP...
Literature Review
Common Epilepsies Share Genetic Overlap With Rare Types
Several genes previously implicated only in rare, severe forms of pediatric epilepsy may also contribute to common forms of the disorder,...
Conference Coverage
How Do Patients With Epilepsy Use Herbal and Botanical Therapies?
HOUSTON—Many people with epilepsy use herbal and botanical therapies. Some patients use them to help control their seizures, while others use them...
Commentary
How to Ensure a Smooth Transition Into Adult Epilepsy Care
Dr. Felton is an epilepsy specialist at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Dr. Kelley is Director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at...
Conference Coverage
Mobile Devices May Provide Accurate Seizure Detection and Help Prevent SUDEP
HOUSTON—Mobile or wearable devices that observe autonomic and motor changes may provide seizure detection, according to an overview presented at...
Conference Coverage
Does Cannabidiol Affect Seizure Severity?
HOUSTON—Pharmaceutical-grade cannabidiol (CBD) may reduce seizure severity in adults and children with medically refractory epilepsy, according to...
Conference Coverage
ILAE Approves New Seizure Classification
HOUSTON—The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) has approved a new seizure classification. Robert S. Fisher, MD, PhD, Director of the...