Hormonal vs Nonhormonal Contraception and the Impact on Seizure Frequency
Compared to nonhormonal contraception, hormonal contraception appears to pose a greater risk for increased seizure frequency in women with epilepsy.
Seizure Disorders
Febrile Seizures in Young Children May Cause Epilepsy and Psychiatric Disorders Later in Life
Researchers sought to estimate the risk for recurrent febrile seizures and whether there is an association between recurrent febrile seizures and the development of epilepsy, psychiatric disorders, and death later in life.
FDA Reports More Seizures Among Vapers
Agency encourages continued submission of reports related to seizures following e-cigarette use.
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.
FDA Reports Cases of Seizures Among Young Vapers
Agency review revealed 35 reported cases of seizures following use of e-cigarettes since 2010.
Psychotherapy May Reduce Frequency of Nonepileptic Seizures
Adherence to psychotherapy linked to lower seizure frequency, higher quality of life, fewer ED visits.
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.
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.
Acetaminophen Can Reduce Recurrence of Febrile Seizures
For children, infants with febrile seizure, recurrence down with acetaminophen vs no antipyretic.
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.
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