The Bidirectional Relationship of Sleep and Epilepsy: More Research Needed
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.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Pregnant Women With Epilepsy More Likely to Have Medication Altered Following Seizure
A team of researchers investigated seizure frequency and medication dose alteration in pregnant and nonpregnant women with epilepsy.
Undiagnosed Depression and Anxiety in Children and Youth With Epilepsy May Contribute to Suicide
This study explores the rate of suicidality in children and youth with epilepsy and psychiatric comorbidities.
Practice Tips for Epilepsy Telehealth Visits From AES2020
Marvin A. Rossi, MD, PhD, discusses strategies for optimizing epilepsy telehealth visits.
In-Home Telehealth Model for Epilepsy Is Highly Rated by NPs and MDs
Erin Fecske, DNP, APRN, presents a model for optimizing in-home and facilitated epilepsy telehealth visits at AES2020.
Higher Doses of Midazolam May Reduce Rescue Therapy Need in Status Epilepticus
Researchers investigated benzodiazepine use in people with status epilepticus, and the relationship between a low dose, breakthrough seizures, and respiratory support in this population.
Laser Therapy Promising for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in Children
More than half of children treated with MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (MRgLITT) achieve seizure freedom at 1-year follow-up.
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.
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.
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.
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