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Targeted Therapy for Recurrent Seizure-Related GRIN1 Variant

This case study detailed a pediatric patient with drug-resistant seizures and early-onset epileptic encephalopathy who carried a GRIN1 variant.

Musicogenic Epilepsy and Antiglutamic Decarboxylase Antibodies: A Case Report

In this case report, a team of investigators highlighted findings in a 50-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with a seizure disorder for 14 years.

Language Development of Children of Women With Epilepsy Similar to Those of Healthy Women

Investigators compared 2-year-old children of women with epilepsy to those of healthy women to evaluate their cognitive abilities based on antiseizure medication exposure.

Epilepsy Seizures: 3 Summer Safety Tips to Share With Your Patients

As the weather gets warmer, people with epilepsy should be aware of the risks this brings for seizures. Some patients may be sensitive to heat, and some have suggested there are higher rates of epileptic seizures in warm weather. How can you educate your patients on how to be safe this summer?

Neonates With Acute Seizures May Be Overmedicated

Among neonates, there is no difference in functional neurodevelopment or epilepsy at 24 months for those discontinuing ASM before hospital discharge.

Deep Learning AI System Filters Seizure Verification Data

Researchers designed and ran the Deep Learning Epilepsy Detection Challenge to crowdsource the development of an automated labelling system for brain recordings, with the goal of advancing epilepsy research.

5 Ways Stress and Depression Can Affect Epilepsy

People with epilepsy are more likely to experience psychiatric comorbidities, which can have a highly negative effect on their condition, their mental state, and their overall quality of life. What are some of the effects stress and depression can have on a patient’s epilepsy?

Comparing Efficacy and Costs of Levetiracetam and Valproate for Epilepsy

Investigators sought to compare the long-term clinical and cost effectiveness of levetiracetam vs valproate in patients with newly diagnosed generalized or unclassifiable epilepsy.

Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures Raise Risk for Suicide in Veterans

Although the increased rate of suicide in people with epilepsy has been documented, this is the first study to report the rates of suicide and suicide-related behavior in those with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures.

Lamotrigine Is Best Option for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Focal Epilepsy

The objective of this study was to determine the long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness of lamotrigine as compared with levetiracetam and zonisamide.

Risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Patients With Epilepsy, Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction

Abnormal cardiac autonomic response to sympathetic stimulation by hyperventilation may influence mortality in patients with epilepsy.

Clinical Outcomes and Costs Associated with Hospitalization for Status Epilepticus

Hospitalization for status epilepticus is associated with elevated mortality and costs that increase with disease refractoriness.

The Key Role of the Nucleus Basalis of Meynert Network in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

A team of researchers examined fMRI with network-based analyses to determine whether the NBM is a key network structure of altered functional connectivity in TLE.

Does Epilepsy Medication Use in Pregnancy Affect Child’s Neurodevelopment?

Lamotrigine and/or levetiracetam taken during pregnancy were not linked to development delays in children at 3 years.

Nonepileptic Attack Disorder Is Associated With Poor Sleep Quality

This study was designed to investigate subjective and objective sleep impairments of those with nonepileptic attack disorder (NEAD) and if reported sleep disturbances reflect objective sleep impairment.

Current Role of Seizure Detection Devices in Patients with Epilepsy

This review examined the mechanism of action and efficacy of the 5 main categories of seizure detection devices used to provide accurate seizure count and alert caregivers.

AAN: Fetal Exposure to Antiseizure Meds Has No Neuropsychological Impact

Children with fetal antiseizure medication (ASM) exposure do not have neurodevelopmental delays to age 3 years.

The Bidirectional Relationship of Sleep and Epilepsy: More Research Needed

While there has recently been a surge in research regarding the complex relationship between sleep and epilepsy, there still remain gaps in knowledge that must be addressed.

Pregnant Women With Epilepsy More Likely to Have Medication Altered Following Seizure

A team of researchers investigated seizure frequency and medication dose alteration in pregnant and nonpregnant women with epilepsy.

Undiagnosed Depression and Anxiety in Children and Youth With Epilepsy May Contribute To Suicide

This study explores the issue of suicidality in children and youth with epilepsy and psychiatric comorbidities.