Epilepsy & Seizures
Conference Coverage
Resective Epilepsy Surgery May Be Beneficial in Patients 70 and Older
HOUSTON—Elderly patients with refractory epilepsy may achieve a positive surgical outcome from resective epilepsy surgery, according to research...
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...
Conference Coverage
Underdosing of Lorazepam in Children Is Associated With Increased Seizure Duration
HOUSTON—The first dose of lorazepam, when administered as a first-line antiepileptic drug (AED) for pediatric refractory status epilepticus,...
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
Psychiatric Comorbidities Are Common in Newly Diagnosed Pediatric Epilepsy
HOUSTON—Nearly one in three children diagnosed with new-onset epilepsy presents with psychiatric diagnoses at the onset, according to research...
Conference Coverage
Study Identifies Predictors of Poor Outcome in Status Epilepticus
HOUSTON—Predictors of poor outcomes in patients with status epilepticus admitted to the neurointensive care unit include complex partial status...
Conference Coverage
Is SUDEP Preventable in Children?
HOUSTON—Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) in children is rare, but can it be avoided? The majority of pediatric SUDEP cases may occur in...