Hepatic Exacerbation and Risk for Hospitalization for Epilepsy, Status Epilepticus
In patients with a known diagnosis of cirrhosis, hepatic exacerbations may increase the risk for hospitalization for epilepsy and status epilepticus.
Epilepsy
Self-Monitoring More Effective Than Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Epilepsy
Self-monitoring behaviors may serve as a potential mediator of therapeutic change for patients with epilepsy.
Diazepam Nasal Spray Approved for Seizure Clusters
The FDA has approved Valtoco (diazepam nasal spray; Neurelis) for the acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity that are distinct from a patient’s usual seizure pattern in patients with epilepsy 6 years of age and older.
Novel Model Predicts Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Researchers established a prediction model based on the additive effect of 4 independent factors that form an accurate model for predicting the risk of drug-resistant epilepsy in children with cerebral palsy.
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.
Variable Long-Term Cognitive Changes in Pediatric Epilepsy
Children with pediatric epilepsy who undergo surgery may experience long-term changes in verbal and nonverbal IQ.
Sepsis Linked to Elevated Risk for New-Onset Epilepsy in Young Individuals
Patients with sepsis, particularly younger patients and those with CKD, may be at an elevated risk for new-onset epilepsy.
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.
Teenagers With Epilepsy Frequently Post Online Messages Related to Suicide
Using artificial tools to collect and analyze conversations and comments about epilepsy posted online, researchers revealed that 7.8% of all posts by teenagers with epilepsy were related to suicide, compared with 3.2% of adult posts.
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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