Ethnic Disparities Exist in Cost of Care Before and After an Epilepsy Event
Compared with other races/ethnic groups, black Medicare beneficiaries have higher costs following an epilepsy event.
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Improved Counseling Needed for Safe, Effective Contraception in Women With Epilepsy
Despite the elevated risk of having an offspring with congenital malformations, a large proportion of women with epilepsy do not use highly effective contraception.
Treatment of Epilepsy in Pregnancy Varies Across Geographic Settings
Refined guidelines may benefit the treatment and monitoring of epilepsy in pregnant women.
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.
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