Epilepsy & Seizures
Conference Coverage
Delays in Diagnosis and Treatment of Infantile Spasms Are Common
HOUSTON—Children with infantile spasms commonly endure substantial delays in diagnosis and treatment, according to research presented at the 70th...
Conference Coverage
Allopregnanolone May Treat Superrefractory Status Epilepticus Effectively
BALTIMORE—The investigational agent allopregnanolone may effectively treat superrefractory status epilepticus, according to research presented at...
Literature Review
Switching Between Generic AEDs Not Linked to Hospital Visits for Seizure
Switching between generic versions of the same antiepileptic drug made by different manufacturers does not appear to change the risk of seizure-...
Conference Coverage
Early Epilepsy Increases Risk of Later Comorbid ADHD in Autism
VIENNA—Early-onset idiopathic epilepsy occurring before age 7 nearly doubles the likelihood that a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will...
Literature Review
Suicide Rate for People With Epilepsy Exceeds Level in the General Population
The annual suicide mortality rate among those with epilepsy is 22% higher than that in the general population, according to a report in the August...