Epilepsy

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending May 16, 2025.

FDA approves study to test Capsida's CAP-002 gene therapy for STXBP1-DEE, offering hope for improved seizure control and developmental outcomes in affected patients.

The director of the Tuberous Sclerosis Program at Cleveland Clinic provided clinical commentary on a novel clustering analysis in TSC, revealing how phenotype-genotype insights can lead to more personalized treatment and surveillance.

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Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of April 2025, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive® team.

Over long-term treatment, fenfluramine significantly reduced seizure frequency, increased seizure-free days, and improved quality of life in patients with Dravet syndrome.

Moira Kapral, MD, MSc, reflects on her SEQUINS Hall of Fame recognition, the evolution of brain health equity, and her work addressing disparities in stroke care.

Robert J. Adams, MS, MD, reflects on his SEQUINS Hall of Fame recognition, his work on stroke prevention, and the importance of equity in brain health.

Barbara Vickrey, MD, MPH, discusses her SEQUINS Hall of Fame honor, the evolution of healthcare delivery models, and the role of mentorship in fostering equity in neurology.

Lewis B. Morgenstern, MD, reflects on his SEQUINS Hall of Fame recognition, the importance of health equity research, and his ongoing efforts to reduce stroke disparities.

Cheryl Bushnell, MD, MHS, a professor of neurology at Wake Forest University, discussed her SEQUINS Hall of Fame recognition, her work on sex differences in stroke risk, and her ongoing efforts to improve stroke care equity.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending April 25, 2025.

The system has been previously recognized with breakthrough device designation by the FDA, emphasizing its potential to enhance epilepsy care through more effective diagnosis and management.

Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is on stroke in epilepsy.

The intranasal treatment, originally marketed in 2020, will now be available for patients with acute repetitive seizures as young as 2 years old.

Cleveland Clinic’s $1.1 billion Neurological Institute, opening in 2027, will revolutionize neurological care with a state-of-the-art, patient-centered design integrating advanced technology and innovative care solutions.

Harmony Biosciences’ phase 3 study will assess EPX-100, a repurposed antihistamine, as a potential treatment for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, targeting seizure reduction and improved outcomes.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending March 28, 2025.

Emma Macdonald-Laurs, PhD, FRACP, MBChB, a neurologist at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, provided commentary on the progress and challenges the epilepsy community faces amid Purple Day.

Luis Tornes, MD, a neurologist and director of Baptist Health’s Epilepsy Program, provided clinical insights on raising awareness for Purple Day, a global initiative dedicated for patients and families with epilepsy.

Explore the key 2024 neurology guideline updates shaping clinical care across stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, and more in this essential feature.

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Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of February 2025, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive® team.

Amber Freed, founder of SLC6A1 Connect, shared her personal journey and advocacy efforts to raise awareness for SLC6A1, a rare genetic epilepsy, in honor of Rare Disease Day.

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Pathogenic variants in the CACNA1A, ATP1A2, and SCN1A genes were associated with a higher risk of migraine, particularly in heterozygous carriers of loss-of-function and neutral variants.

Zorevunersen, an antisense oligonucleotide, is currently being evaluated in a phase 3 registrational trial, with data expected in the second half of 2027.

Findings showed that patients with epilepsy were significantly more likely to experience a range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, compared with those without the condition.