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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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).
The Bi-Directional Association Between Dementia and Epilepsy
Dementia and epilepsy have a bi-directional relationship as either condition has approximately a 2-fold probability of developing the other.
Maternal Use of Anti-Seizure Drugs, Risk of Autism and ADHD in Offspring
Maternal use of valproic acid during pregnancy may increase risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring.
Room Temperature Stable Fosphenytoin Gets FDA Approval
The product is a ready-to-dilute, room temperature stable formulation of fosphenytoin for IV injection, which allows for point-of-care storage.
Direct Imaging May Localize Seizure Onset Zone in Patients With Focal Epilepsy
Direct imaging with high-density electroencephalography may localize seizure onset zone prior to surgery planning in patients with focal epilepsy.
Time to Diagnosis Longer for Subtle Seizures in Focal Epilepsy
Patients with new-onset focal epilepsy with subtle seizures experience prolonged time to diagnosis.
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.
Generalized Epilepsy Tied to Higher Sleep Apnea Risk
Patients with generalized epilepsy have a higher risk for OSA and treatment of OSA may be an important part of treatment of epilepsy.
Ketamine Infusions Effective as Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus Treatment
Ketamine infusion significantly decreased seizure burden within 24 hours in patients with super-refractory status epilepticus.
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