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.
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.
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 is well tolerated and may be effective for treating patients with post-stroke epilepsy.
Adjunctive brivaracetam may provide long term effectiveness in adults who have not seen optimal results with other common treatments.
Children with Dravet syndrome receiving fenfluramine experienced improvements in emotional regulation, behavioral regulation, and planning and organization abilities.
Researchers aimed to identify risk factors associated with a psychiatric event following a first prescription for levetiracetam.
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.
Perampanel at a median maximum dose of 6 mg (1 to 20 mg) is associated with good long-term treatment retention and sustained efficacy.
Investigators aimed to determine whether utilization of enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs increases vitamin D requirements.
