Tag: Epilepsy
Antiepileptic Drug Exposure Low in Breastfeeding Infants
Median percentage of infant-to-mother AED concentration ranged from 0.3 to 44.2 percent
Purified CBD May Help Treat Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Those taking CBD versus placebo had greater reduction in seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex
Three Meds Equal as Second-Line Therapy for Status Epilepticus
Levetiracetam, fosphenytoin, valproate treat seizures unresponsive to benzodiazepine in children, adults
Self-Management Strategies Offer Limited Benefit in Epilepsy
Education-based approaches improve self-management behavior; psychosocial therapy approaches up QoL
Sudden Death Can Occur in Full Spectrum of Epilepsies
Only 37 percent of patients with sudden unexpected death in epilepsy took last dose of antiseizure meds
Prenatal Antiepileptic Rx Exposure Ups Risk for Behavioral Issues
Findings seen among Dutch children exposed to one of four common antiepileptic drugs in utero
Study Confirms Teratogenicity of Valproic Acid, Topiramate
Eight specific types of major congenital malformations associated with prenatal exposure to valproic acid
Targeted Laser Surgery Treats Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Engel I outcomes more likely with ablations targeting specific lobe structures
Antiepileptic Drugs Not Tied to Dementia Risk
No increased overall risk found, but levetiracetam generic brands tied to higher dementia risk
Less Invasive Method Safely IDs Epilepsy Surgical Candidates
Stereoelectroencephalography has better outcomes than subdural electrode implants in some cases
