Epilepsy

A panelist discusses how early recognition and intervention in prolonged seizures and status epilepticus are essential to prevent neuronal injury, reduce long-term complications, and improve overall quality of life for patients.

The division chief of child neurology at Dayton Children’s Hospital discussed findings from a study comparing patient satisfaction scores between telehealth and in-person visits in pediatric epilepsy care. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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.

The division chief of neurology at Nemours Children’s Hospital spoke on the need for timely referrals to epilepsy centers for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

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.

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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.

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The director of the pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit at the Medical University of South Carolina provided commentary on the significance of Purple Day as a means to raise awareness about epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

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.

The neurooncologist from the University of California Los Angeles provided clinical insight on the impact of a new treatment option for adults and children with neurofibromatosis type 1 that are not amenable to complete surgical resection. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

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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.

Jonathon Parker, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of neurosurgery and neuroscience at Mayo Clinic Arizona, provided commentary on the promise and roadblocks behind stem cell approaches in epilepsy.

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Expected to conclude in late 2026, the trial will feature 30 patients with Jordan’s syndrome, aged 9-45 years, who will be tested for a 24-week treatment period.

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Neurology News Network. for the week ending February 9, 2025. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The group of women neurologists provided commentary on the critical areas of women-focused research in neurology, from clinical trial participation to addressing workforce challenges.

Panelists explore the challenges and opportunities for women in neurology, offering practical advice for young professionals navigating the field.

Over a 52-week treatment period, patients who continued on bexicaserin and those who switched from placebo demonstrated notable decreases in motor seizures, further supporting the agent’s development.