Treatment of Epilepsy in Pregnancy Varies Across Geographic Settings
Refined guidelines may benefit the treatment and monitoring of epilepsy in pregnant women.
Epilepsy
Are Febrile Seizures Associated With Increased Sudden Death Risk in Young Children?
Recent data suggest that FS may contribute to sudden unexplained death in childhood.
Diazepam Nasal Spray Safe to Treat Frequent Breakthrough Seizures in Epilepsy
Diazepam nasal spray is safe and well tolerated in people with epilepsy who have frequent breakthrough seizures.
Epilepsy, Sleep Apnea, and SUDEP: A Closer Look
The comorbid presence of central apnea has been identified by multiple researchers as predictive of SUDEP.
Difficultly Distinguishing Drowning-Related Deaths From SUDEP
Researchers examined a database of seizure-related deaths to determine whether cause was drowning or sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.
Risk of Sudden Death in Epilepsy Can Decline Over Time
Those with a low risk for SUDEP generally remain in this categorization during 3 years of tracking.
Dementia Tied to Mortality in Older Adults With Down Syndrome
Crude mortality rates for individuals with dementia were 5 times higher than for those without.
Fycompa Approved for Younger Epilepsy Patients With Partial-Onset Seizures
Safety data for Fycompa was consistent with the safety profile in adult populations without the need for weight-based dosing.
NDA Submitted for Valtoco Nasal Spray to Treat Acute Repetitive Seizures
The Company states that the NDA is supported by robust clinical trial data, including patients studies where more than 1600 seizures were treated with Valtoco nasal spray.
Folic Acid Supplementation May Protect Against Language Delay in AED-Exposed Children
The odds of language delay were lower at 18 months and 36 months in children exposed to AEDs in utero whose mothers took folic acid.
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