These results highlight the importance of assessing the family environment during presurgical evaluation and implementing early family-based intervention and supports to promote better outcomes for children in the long term.
Emergency departments will frequently call a stroke alert for patients taking LTG and having symptoms consistent with LTG toxicity.
By moving the diagnostic process out of the hospital or epilepsy center, it becomes possible to overcome growing gaps in neurology services.
This study investigated the effect of delayed or missed doses on the metabolism of valproic acid in patients with epilepsy and established remedial dosing recommendations for nonadherent patients.
In this article, researchers review the various factors accounting for the persistent underutilization of epilepsy surgery and uncover several key themes.
The proportion of suicidal behavior is twofold higher in people with epilepsy than the general population.
Genetics
We are delighted to announce new CURE grants awarded to three innovative epilepsy researchers, Drs. Detlev Boison, Chris McGraw, and James Gugger!
This review highlights evidence supporting abnormal network activity associated with epilepsy and the contribution to cognitive impairments and coexisting psychiatric illnesses.
Epilepsy is associated with severe long-term socioeconomic consequences: lower educational level, school grades, employment status, and earned income.
