Our group examined the experience of patients with PNES at a single Comprehensive Epilepsy Center in New York City, the epicenter of the initial COVID-19 outbreak in the United States.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the care of all patients around the world. An increase in telemedicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic was reported by health care professionals, with 40% of consultations conducted by this method.
Depression and anxiety disorders are common among patients with epilepsy (PWE). These comorbidities have been shown to influence prognosis and may have a greater impact on quality of life than seizure control.
Pregnancy registries for women with epilepsy (WWE) are arising all over the world. The aim of this work was to assess the risk factors of pregnancy losses and major birth defects (MBDs) of WWE through the Egyptian Registry of Anti-seizure medications and Pregnancy system.
In epilepsy surgery, the chances of attaining seizure relief must be carefully weighed against the risks of complications and expected adverse events.
The goal is to improve treatment for people with epilepsy and gain clearer information about the risks and benefits of surgery.
The National Audit of Seizure Management in Hospitals (NASH) identified low referral rates to neurology and epilepsy services after an emergency department attendance or admission with a seizure.
Pediatric Epilepsy
Addressing ADHD symptoms, epilepsy-specific, quality of life, and executive function as part of routine epilepsy care may promote optimal outcomes for YWE with ADHD as well as relieve burden on the healthcare system.
A large proportion of people who present to emergency departments with events resembling epileptic seizures actually have PNES rather than epilepsy-particularly those patients who present with prolonged and/or multiple events.
