Epilepsy & Seizures
Latest News
COVID Vaccines and New-Onset Seizures: New Data
There was no statistically significant difference in risk for seizures among vaccinated individuals vs placebo recipients.
Conference Coverage
For Pediatric LGS, Cenobamate Shows Promise
Small, uncontrolled study shows reductions in hospitalizations and emergency room visits, but limitations make the results difficult to interpret...
Conference Coverage
Novel Treatment Options for Epilepsy
Three novel therapies for epilepsy, including a first-in-man product, are positive.
Conference Coverage
TMS May Be a Good Alternative to ECT in Depression
A retrospective analysis shows better outcomes for TMS, but better population comparisons may be needed.
Conference Coverage
‘Compelling’ Results for AI EEG to Predict Functional Outcomes
“Our study addresses the critical need for automation in monitoring epileptic activity and seizure burden.”
From the Journals
Epilepsy Linked to Higher COVID Hospitalization, Death Rates
Individuals with epilepsy had a 60% higher risk for hospitalization and a 33% higher risk of dying from COVID-19 than those without the disorder...
Literature Review
Neurological Disorders Now Top Global Cause of Illness, Disability
Some 3.4 billion people — 43% of the entire global population — had a neurological illness in 2021.
From the Journals
Service Dogs Lead to Fewer Seizures in Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy
The dogs may ease participants’ stress, leading to a decrease in seizure frequency, although they note this relationship warrants more study.
Literature Review
Seizure Risk Is Nearly Double in Patients With MS
Those with a progressive disease phenotype are at particularly high seizure risk.
Latest News
How PCPs Can Contribute to Epilepsy Care
Information to aid primary care physicians in referring patients with epilepsy to specialist.
From the Journals
New, Updated Guidelines for Comprehensive Epilepsy Care
“In addition to advances in medicine, there has been a shift toward addressing overall well-being beyond seizure management.”