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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.

Next-Generation Sequencing Helps Identify Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Researchers performed a systematic review of PubMed literature until May2020 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.

Statin Use Not Correlated With Anxiety Disorders, Seizures, or Suicidality, But May Increase Depressive Disorders

While statins have both good and bad outcomes in the realm of neuropsychiatry, researchers looked at the possible associations with statins and suicidality, depression, anxiety, and seizures.

Vimpat Approved for Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures

The FDA also approved Vimpat Injection for use in pediatric patients 4 years of age and older.

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.

Telehealth Associated With Reduced Seizures in Veterans With Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures

Treatment of veterans with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures PNES using video telehealth is associated with significant seizure reduction.

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.