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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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