Literature Review
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.
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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.
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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...
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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....
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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.”
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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...
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‘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...
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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.”
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New guidance on cannabis use for treatment-resistant epilepsy
Though only one FDA-approved drug derived from cannabinoids exists for epilepsy, patients frequently have questions about other cannabis products...
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ILAE offers first guide to treating depression in epilepsy
Recommendations cover first-line treatment of unipolar depression in epilepsy without other psychiatric disorders.