Tag: Epilepsy
Socioeconomic Deprivation Tied to Higher Risk of Epilepsy Related to TBI
Absolute risk for epilepsy after TBI was higher in adults of individual-level socioeconomic deprivation
Hospital Admissions for Epilepsy Change With Climatic Factors
Findings particularly evident in patients with generalized seizures, but not focal seizures
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Use Linked to Lower Incidence of Epilepsy
Findings seen in patients with no preexisting history of stroke or cardiovascular disease in subgroup analyses
Epilepsy Surgery for Neuroglial Tumors Shows Good Long-Term Outcomes
Main prognostic factor for seizure outcome is complete lesion resection
In Utero Exposure to Antiseizure Meds Does Not Affect Child Creativity
In secondary analysis, fetal ASM exposure-dependent effects were seen for executive function at age 4.5 years
Sleep Apnea, Low Oxygen in Sleep Linked to Late-Onset Epilepsy
Late midlife oxygen desaturation to less than 80 percent during sleep linked to development of LOE
Structured Seizure Action Plan Beneficial for Adults With Epilepsy
Study participants felt that all patients with epilepsy should have SAP, regardless of seizure burden
Inpatient Rehab Program Aids Adaptation to Epilepsy Diagnosis
Findings show lasting, one-year benefits on emotions, quality of life, and seizure status
Hemorrhagic Complications Rare After Cranial Epilepsy Surgery
Total incidence of hemorrhagic complications was 3.3 percent; hemorrhagic mortality was 0.5 percent
Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Meds May Not Increase Epilepsy Risk in Children
Risk for epilepsy similar for siblings who were exposed and unexposed to valproate in pregnancy
