Epilepsy & Seizures
Literature Review
Many EMS protocols for status epilepticus do not follow evidence-based guidelines
Emergency medical services (EMS) system protocols vary in how they define and treat generalized convulsive status epilepticus, according to a...
From the Journals
‘Trigger zone’ resection ups seizure-free odds in temporal lobe epilepsy
The findings, if confirmed in prospective interventional trials, could have important implications for surgery and drug development.
From the Journals
Better epilepsy outcomes with stereoelectroencephalography versus subdural electrode
Stereoelectroencephalography for localization of seizures in epilepsy is associated with fewer complications and better outcomes than subdural...
Conference Coverage
When to suspect a severe skin reaction to an AED
NEW ORLEANS – Although most eruptions are benign, certain symptoms raise concerns about rare and potentially fatal antiepileptic drug reactions....
From the Journals
Routine clinical data may predict psychiatric adverse effects from levetiracetam
Conference Coverage
How seizure prediction may benefit patients with epilepsy
Stress levels, EEG readings, and circadian patterns someday may be used to generate a daily seizure forecast, a researcher suggests.
News
FDA approves generic version of vigabatrin
Prior to approval, vigabatrin had been included on an FDA list of off-patent, off-exclusivity branded drugs without approved generics.
Conference Coverage
Know the red flags for synaptic autoimmune psychosis
BARCELONA - "There are patients in our clinics all of us - neurologists and psychiatrists - are missing."
Conference Coverage
Population-level rate of SUDEP may have decreased
NEW ORLEANS – It is unclear whether the observed decline in SUDEP incidence resulted from an intensified focus on risk reduction.
Conference Coverage
Onset of pediatric status epilepticus may have a circadian pattern
NEW ORLEANS - Onset of refractory pediatric status epilepticus may peak between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
From the Journals
Prenatal valproate exposure raises ADHD risk
Children whose mothers took valproate during pregnancy were significantly more likely to have ADHD diagnoses.