Epilepsy has not stopped during this pandemic, and with your help we will continue to drive science forward. See what's new in this month's update.
Study results showed that altered levels of brain proteins predominated in the hippocampus. However, some 134 proteins were significantly changed in both the hippocampus and frontal cortex.
Pediatric Epilepsy
In the reported literature, corpus callosotomy appeared to be more effective than vagus nerve stimulation for seizure reduction.
This paper examined the issues and challenges of diagnosing autism in a population with a high-risk of epilepsy.
This clinical practice guideline recommends using clinically validated devices for automated detection of generalized tonic-clonic seizures and focal-to-bilateral tonic-clonic seizures, especially in unsupervised patients, where alarms can result in rapid intervention.
A USC research team developed a new seizure-predicting mathematical model that will give epilepsy patients an accurate warning five minutes to one hour before they are likely to experience a seizure.
Individuals with epilepsy have an increased prevalence of comorbidities that increase with age.
The purpose of this advisory is to advise healthcare professionals worldwide on how to minimize cardiac safety risks associated with lamotrigine use.
Differing perspectives on seizure freedom, seizure control, communication priorities, and treatment goals provide opportunities to improve patient care and outcomes through more effective two-way communication and alignment of goals.
