Epilepsy Archives - Clinical Advisor

A 14-year-old adolescent with epilepsy presents with increasing episodes of nosebleeds, increased rate of speech, leg pain with little exercise, and irritable mood. Learn how delayed diagnosis of Graves disease affected her treatment.

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Epilepsy Seizures: 3 Summer Safety Tips to Share With Your Patients

By

Tom Greenhalgh

June 14, 2021

As the weather gets warmer, people with epilepsy should be aware of the risks this brings for seizures. Some patients may be sensitive to heat, and some have suggested there are higher rates of epileptic seizures in warm weather. How can you educate your patients on how to be safe this summer?

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5 Ways Stress and Depression Can Affect Epilepsy

By

Steve Fiorillo

May 21, 2021

People with epilepsy are more likely to experience psychiatric comorbidities, which can have a highly negative effect on their condition, their mental state, and their overall quality of life. What are some of the effects stress and depression can have on a patient’s epilepsy?

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Does Epilepsy Medication Use in Pregnancy Affect Child’s Neurodevelopment?

By

Kristin Della Volpe

April 1, 2021

Lamotrigine and/or levetiracetam taken during pregnancy were not linked to development delays in children at 3 years.

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The Bidirectional Relationship of Sleep and Epilepsy: More Research Needed

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

March 22, 2021

While there has recently been a surge in research regarding the complex relationship between sleep and epilepsy, there still remain gaps in knowledge that must be addressed.