<ѻý>After Five Months in a Coma, Young Nurse Wakes Upѻý> Chicago RN with rare autoimmune encephalitis responds to unusual treatment Jan 10, 2020
<ѻý>FDA Warns of Breathing Problems With Gabapentinoidsѻý> Updated labeling for gabapentin, pregabalin, and new trials required Dec 19, 2019
<ѻý>Diazepam Nasal Spray Shows Promise for Poor Seizure Controlѻý> Profile similar to rectal administration, with less interpatient variability Dec 10, 2019
<ѻý>The Puzzling Link Between Autism and Infantile Spasmsѻý> Genetic or causal? Study looks at siblings to find out Dec 09, 2019
<ѻý>Cannabidiol Cuts Seizures in Another Rare Epilepsyѻý> Pharmaceutical-grade CBD shows efficacy in tuberous sclerosis complex Dec 07, 2019
<ѻý>Gabapentinoids Tied to Suicidal Behavior and Unintentional Overdoseѻý> New patterns emerge, especially for young people Jun 14, 2019
<ѻý>Mixed Results with Tranexamic Acid in TBIѻý> No benefit for neurological outcomes; some improvement in 28-day mortality rate May 08, 2019
<ѻý>Seizure Patients Often See Swift Return to Hospitalѻý> Will CMS penalize epilepsy readmissions in the future? Dec 28, 2018
<ѻý>Do Psychotropic Drugs Affect EMU Seizure Frequency?ѻý> Some psych meds linked to fewer epilepsy monitoring unit seizures; others tied to more Dec 07, 2018
<ѻý>Fenfluramine Again Shows Efficacy in Dravet Syndromeѻý> No signs of cardiac valve toxicity, though some children lost weight Dec 05, 2018
<ѻý>Teens, Adults With Epilepsy at High Risk for Depressionѻý> Two studies call for regular mental health screening of epilepsy patients Dec 03, 2018
<ѻý>Seizure Risk in Pregnancy Highest With Frontal Lobe Epilepsyѻý> Changes in antiepileptic drug metabolism during pregnancy may play a role Dec 03, 2018
<ѻý>Benefits of CBD for Epilepsy Fades in One-Third of Patientsѻý> But the observation that two-thirds continued to benefit may be a key finding Dec 02, 2018
<ѻý>Unplanned Pregnancy May Double Miscarriage Risk in Epilepsy Patientsѻý> Interpregnancy interval, conception age also may play roles Oct 15, 2018
<ѻý>Daily, Weekly Seizure Cycles More Common Than Previously Thoughtѻý> Cycles may occur in more than 80% of epilepsy patients Sep 13, 2018
<ѻý>Elephants and Alzheimer's; Omega-3 and Epilepsy; Eye Disease and Dementiaѻý> News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience Aug 14, 2018
<ѻý>Novel Endocannabinoid Modulator Improves Tics in Tourette'sѻý> In small study, total number, intensity decreased with minimal side effects, although no change for vocal tics Apr 27, 2018
<ѻý>Potentially Fatal Immune Reactions to Lamotrigine Draw FDA Warningѻý> Eight serious events including one death since drug was approved in 1994 Apr 25, 2018
<ѻý>AAN 2018: Rare Disease Breakthroughs and Novel Approachesѻý> Noteworthy presentations at American Academy of Neurology meeting Apr 20, 2018
<ѻý>Cycling, Walking Also Risky in People with Epilepsyѻý> Rates higher than for car accidents, and independent of seizure meds Mar 08, 2018
<ѻý>How to Better ID Brain Cysts from Pork Tapewormѻý> Neurocysticercosis requires neuroimaging, serologic testing Feb 22, 2018
<ѻý>Gladiator Blood and Liquid Gold: Good for What Ails You?ѻý> A new book by Lydia Kang, MD, reviews the most dubious cures in history Dec 19, 2017
<ѻý>Epilepsy Patients Failing Regular Meds Improved with Medical Cannabisѻý> Reported better overall health as well as seizure control in pilot study Dec 05, 2017
<ѻý>Ketogenic Diet May Help in Tough-to-Treat Epilespyѻý> Literature review suggests benefit in refractory status epilepticus Dec 04, 2017
<ѻý>Cannabidiol May Boost Blood Levels of Common Seizure Drugsѻý> Open-label study shows interactions with 5 epilepsy meds Aug 07, 2017
<ѻý>Guideline: Emphasize Seizure Control to Save Livesѻý> Tonic-clonic seizures tied to SUDEP risk, according to AAN/AES guideline Apr 24, 2017
<ѻý>Seizure Risk After Sepsis Lasts for Yearsѻý> Far above rates seen in non-sepsis patients, especially at younger ages Apr 23, 2017
<ѻý>Cannabidiol Cuts Seizures in LGS Patientsѻý> Decreased appetite, sleepiness most common side effects Apr 18, 2017
<ѻý>Old Epilepsy Classification System Updatedѻý> Revises decades-old taxonomy to improve diagnosis, treatment, and research Mar 10, 2017
<ѻý>Infantile Spasms Dx Often Comes Slowlyѻý> Less than a third offered first-line treatment within a week of onset Dec 06, 2016
<ѻý>Cannabidiol Interacts with Multiple Epilepsy Drugsѻý> Four agents in addition to clobazam identified in open-label study Dec 05, 2016
<ѻý>Study: Watch for PSE in Chronic Stroke Patientsѻý> Younger ones may be at greater risk for post-stroke epilepsy Dec 04, 2016
<ѻý>Everolimus May Have Activity in Seizure Disorderѻý> Drug reduced seizure frequency in tuberous sclerosis compared with placebo Apr 22, 2016
<ѻý>Once-Daily Epilepsy Tx Shows Promiseѻý> Eslicarbazepine non-inferior to twice-a-day carbamazepine Apr 18, 2016
<ѻý>Clot-Buster Is a Bust in IVH Studyѻý> The study failed but the patients lived. What next? Feb 18, 2016
<ѻý>Wired for Life: Device Short Circuits Seizuresѻý> When nothing else works, this device may be best option in epilepsy Feb 07, 2016
<ѻý>Continuous Tx May be Problematic in Status Epilepticusѻý> Longer PICU stay, more vasopressor use with continuous versus bolus therapy Dec 10, 2015
<ѻý>Still Only Open-Label Evidence for Cannabis Drugѻý> Data from randomized controlled trials expected in February Dec 08, 2015