Late-Onset Epilepsy Associated With Increased Risk for Subsequent Stroke
This systematic review identified studies related to late-onset epilepsy (LOE) to investigate the association between LOE and subsequent stroke and Alzheimer dementia.
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Seizure Frequency Not Up in Pregnancy for Women With Epilepsy
Among women with epilepsy, the percentage who have a higher incidence of seizures during pregnancy than in the postpartum period is similar to that seen during corresponding epochs in women who are not pregnant.
Next-Generation Sequencing Helps Identify Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Researchers performed a systematic review of PubMed literature until May
2020 including clinical sequencing studies that utilized next-generation sequencing (NGS) in individuals with epilepsy, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or intellectual disability (ID).
Gout May Be Associated With Increased Risk for Epilepsy
Researchers determined the association between gout and epilepsy and the risk for epilepsy in patients with gout.
Long-Term Outcomes of New Onset Super Refractory Status Epilepticus
Study findings present 71% of patients with new-onset super refractory status epilepticus as having good or fair outcomes at long-term follow-up.
Most Clinicians, Pharmacists Favor Medical Cannabis Use
Healthcare professionals see the benefits of prescribing cannabis therapies but report significant knowledge gaps in both recreational and medical cannabis.
Telemedicine Checklist for Epileptologists During COVID-19
Naoto Kuroda, MD, of Wayne State University, in Detroit, Michigan, provided a checklist for clinicians about what they should ask and look out for in a telemedicine session with patients with epilepsy.
Apnea and Arrhythmia Associated With Increased Mortality Among Patients With Epilepsy
Investigators report cardiac arrhythmias with or without apnea among patients with epilepsy are associated with increased mortality risk.
Patients Report Positive Ratings for Large-Scale Outpatient Tele-Epilepsy Program
This study described data collected from patients who self-selected to participate in the Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center’s virtual follow-up program.
Several Factors May Lead to Lower Breastfeeding Rates in Women With Epilepsy
Poor seizure control, lack of breastfeeding education from a neurologist or lactation consultant, are factors contributing to lower breastfeeding rates in women with epilepsy, compared with the general population.
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