Tag: Epilepsy
Cannabidiol Promising for Seizures in Dravet Syndrome
Greater reduction in convulsive-seizure frequency, higher rates of adverse events than placebo
Social Outcomes Good for Uncomplicated Childhood Epilepsy
Those with uncomplicated cases do as well as their siblings without the disorder, researchers say
AAN: SUDEP Incidence 1 in 4,500 Children, 1 in 1,000 Adults/Year
Major risk factor for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy is generalized tonic-clonic seizures
Researchers Warn of Epilepsy in Zika-Infected Infants
CDC team says up to half of infants exposed to the virus develop seizures
Maternal Overweight, Obesity May Increase Childhood Epilepsy
Increasing hazard ratios of epilepsy with increasing maternal BMI categories versus normal-weight
Valproic Acid Plasma Levels Down With Concomitant Meropenem
Concomitant use of meropenem linked to decrease in VPA plasma level, regardless of MEPM dose
QI Initiative Cuts Health Care Use in Children With Epilepsy
Reduction in emergency department visits, inpatient hospitalizations, health care claims paid
fMRI May Be Better Way to Map Brain Prior to Epilepsy Surgery
Imaging offers less invasive way to protect regions involved in language and memory, researchers say
Induced Hypothermia Futile in Convulsive Status Epilepticus
At 90 days, functional outcome of critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation not significantly better
Epilepsy Onset Not Uncommon After Stroke
Patients with greater brain damage more likely to have seizures afterwards, researchers find
