<ѻýҕl>Cannabidiol Cuts Seizures in Another Rare Epilepsyѻýҕl> Pharmaceutical-grade CBD shows efficacy in tuberous sclerosis complex Dec 07, 2019
<ѻýҕl>Gabapentinoids Tied to Suicidal Behavior and Unintentional Overdoseѻýҕl> New patterns emerge, especially for young people Jun 14, 2019
<ѻýҕl>Mixed Results with Tranexamic Acid in TBIѻýҕl> No benefit for neurological outcomes; some improvement in 28-day mortality rate May 08, 2019
<ѻýҕl>Seizure Patients Often See Swift Return to Hospitalѻýҕl> Will CMS penalize epilepsy readmissions in the future? Dec 28, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Do Psychotropic Drugs Affect EMU Seizure Frequency?ѻýҕl> Some psych meds linked to fewer epilepsy monitoring unit seizures; others tied to more Dec 07, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Fenfluramine Again Shows Efficacy in Dravet Syndromeѻýҕl> No signs of cardiac valve toxicity, though some children lost weight Dec 05, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Teens, Adults With Epilepsy at High Risk for Depressionѻýҕl> Two studies call for regular mental health screening of epilepsy patients Dec 03, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Seizure Risk in Pregnancy Highest With Frontal Lobe Epilepsyѻýҕl> Changes in antiepileptic drug metabolism during pregnancy may play a role Dec 03, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Benefits of CBD for Epilepsy Fades in One-Third of Patientsѻýҕl> But the observation that two-thirds continued to benefit may be a key finding Dec 02, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Unplanned Pregnancy May Double Miscarriage Risk in Epilepsy Patientsѻýҕl> Interpregnancy interval, conception age also may play roles Oct 15, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Daily, Weekly Seizure Cycles More Common Than Previously Thoughtѻýҕl> Cycles may occur in more than 80% of epilepsy patients Sep 13, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Elephants and Alzheimer's; Omega-3 and Epilepsy; Eye Disease and Dementiaѻýҕl> News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience Aug 14, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Novel Endocannabinoid Modulator Improves Tics in Tourette'sѻýҕl> In small study, total number, intensity decreased with minimal side effects, although no change for vocal tics Apr 27, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Potentially Fatal Immune Reactions to Lamotrigine Draw FDA Warningѻýҕl> Eight serious events including one death since drug was approved in 1994 Apr 25, 2018
<ѻýҕl>AAN 2018: Rare Disease Breakthroughs and Novel Approachesѻýҕl> Noteworthy presentations at American Academy of Neurology meeting Apr 20, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Cycling, Walking Also Risky in People with Epilepsyѻýҕl> Rates higher than for car accidents, and independent of seizure meds Mar 08, 2018
<ѻýҕl>How to Better ID Brain Cysts from Pork Tapewormѻýҕl> Neurocysticercosis requires neuroimaging, serologic testing Feb 22, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Gladiator Blood and Liquid Gold: Good for What Ails You?ѻýҕl> A new book by Lydia Kang, MD, reviews the most dubious cures in history Dec 19, 2017
<ѻýҕl>Epilepsy Patients Failing Regular Meds Improved with Medical Cannabisѻýҕl> Reported better overall health as well as seizure control in pilot study Dec 05, 2017
<ѻýҕl>Ketogenic Diet May Help in Tough-to-Treat Epilespyѻýҕl> Literature review suggests benefit in refractory status epilepticus Dec 04, 2017
<ѻýҕl>Cannabidiol May Boost Blood Levels of Common Seizure Drugsѻýҕl> Open-label study shows interactions with 5 epilepsy meds Aug 07, 2017
<ѻýҕl>Guideline: Emphasize Seizure Control to Save Livesѻýҕl> Tonic-clonic seizures tied to SUDEP risk, according to AAN/AES guideline Apr 24, 2017
<ѻýҕl>Seizure Risk After Sepsis Lasts for Yearsѻýҕl> Far above rates seen in non-sepsis patients, especially at younger ages Apr 23, 2017
<ѻýҕl>Cannabidiol Cuts Seizures in LGS Patientsѻýҕl> Decreased appetite, sleepiness most common side effects Apr 18, 2017
<ѻýҕl>Old Epilepsy Classification System Updatedѻýҕl> Revises decades-old taxonomy to improve diagnosis, treatment, and research Mar 10, 2017
<ѻýҕl>Infantile Spasms Dx Often Comes Slowlyѻýҕl> Less than a third offered first-line treatment within a week of onset Dec 06, 2016
<ѻýҕl>Cannabidiol Interacts with Multiple Epilepsy Drugsѻýҕl> Four agents in addition to clobazam identified in open-label study Dec 05, 2016
<ѻýҕl>Study: Watch for PSE in Chronic Stroke Patientsѻýҕl> Younger ones may be at greater risk for post-stroke epilepsy Dec 04, 2016
<ѻýҕl>Human Birth Defects Seen With Pregabalinѻýҕl> Time for a pregnancy category change? May 18, 2016
<ѻýҕl>Everolimus May Have Activity in Seizure Disorderѻýҕl> Drug reduced seizure frequency in tuberous sclerosis compared with placebo Apr 22, 2016
<ѻýҕl>Once-Daily Epilepsy Tx Shows Promiseѻýҕl> Eslicarbazepine non-inferior to twice-a-day carbamazepine Apr 18, 2016
<ѻýҕl>Clot-Buster Is a Bust in IVH Studyѻýҕl> The study failed but the patients lived. What next? Feb 18, 2016
<ѻýҕl>Wired for Life: Device Short Circuits Seizuresѻýҕl> When nothing else works, this device may be best option in epilepsy Feb 07, 2016
<ѻýҕl>Continuous Tx May be Problematic in Status Epilepticusѻýҕl> Longer PICU stay, more vasopressor use with continuous versus bolus therapy Dec 10, 2015
<ѻýҕl>Still Only Open-Label Evidence for Cannabis Drugѻýҕl> Data from randomized controlled trials expected in February Dec 08, 2015
<ѻýҕl>Rivermead Test: More Sensitive to Memory Loss in Epilepsy?ѻýҕl> Small study suggests new test can measure decline over time Dec 06, 2015
<ѻýҕl>One Patient's Seizure Cure: Stop Solving Sudoku Puzzlesѻýҕl> Hypoxia suffered after an avalanche leads to puzzle-solving problem Oct 19, 2015
<ѻýҕl>Stroke Rounds: Seizures More Common in Afibѻýҕl> Stroke prediction score also predicts seizure risk in afib patients Sep 03, 2015
<ѻýҕl>Guideline: Managing Unprovoked First Seizures in Adultsѻýҕl> Anti-epileptic drugs may reduce risk of recurrence, joint AAN-AES guideline says. Apr 20, 2015