Postictal Serotonin Levels Associated With Peri-Ictal Apnea
Seizure-related increases in serum serotonin (5-HT) levels are associated with a reduced incidence of seizure-related breathing dysfunction.
Seizure Disorders
FDA Reports More Seizures Among E-Cigarette Users
There have been 118 more reports of electronic cigarette users suffering seizures since the FDA first warned the public about the danger in April, bringing the total number of reported cases to 127 between 2010 and 2019.
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
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.
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