AAN: Cannabidiol Tied to Drop in Seizures in Dravet Syndrome
Percentage reduction in convulsive seizures higher for cannabidiol 10 and 20 mg/kg/day versus placebo
Seizure Disorders
Acetaminophen Is Safe, May Be Effective to Reduce Febrile Seizure Recurrence
Investigators sought to determine whether rectal acetaminophen reduces rates of second febrile seizure in children during the same febrile illness when given rectally shortly after initial seizure.
Does Gestational Age at Birth Affect Seizure Risk After Measles Vaccine Administration?
The study utilized the Vaccine Safety Datalink and included children who received the first dose of a measles-containing vaccine between 12 and 23 months old during the study period of January 1, 2003 to September 20, 2015.
Bilateral Independent Periodic Discharges and Poor Seizure Outcomes
Investigators assessed the frequency of bilateral independent periodic discharges in patients experiencing electrographic seizures and their effect on patient mortality and clinical outcomes.
Eslicarbazepine Acetate Well Tolerated, Effective in Post-Stroke Epilepsy
Eslicarbazepine acetate is well tolerated and may be effective for treating patients with post-stroke epilepsy.
Long-Term Effectiveness of Adjunctive Brivaracetam For Previously Treated Focal Seizures
Adjunctive brivaracetam may provide long term effectiveness in adults who have not seen optimal results with other common treatments.
Fenfluramine Improves Emotion and Behavior Regulation in Pediatric Dravet Syndrome
Children with Dravet syndrome receiving fenfluramine experienced improvements in emotional regulation, behavioral regulation, and planning and organization abilities.
Psychiatric Adverse Effects from Levetiracetam Linked to Certain Factors
Researchers aimed to identify risk factors associated with a psychiatric event following a first prescription for levetiracetam.
SSRIs, TCAs, Antipsychotics Decrease Seizure Frequency in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
Patients taking an active treatment regimen consisting of SSRIs, TCAs, or antipsychotic medications are less likely to experience a seizure in the epilepsy monitoring unit.
Positive Retention Rates and Sustained Efficacy With Perampanel in Epilepsy
Perampanel at a median maximum dose of 6 mg (1 to 20 mg) is associated with good long-term treatment retention and sustained efficacy.
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