The NeurologyLive® epilepsy clinical focus page provides information, podcasts, videos, and news about the latest FDA actions, clinical guideline updates, study and clinical trial findings, and interviews with physicians related to epilepsy and related epileptic conditions, including Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, tuberous sclerosis complex, focal seizures, nonmotor seizures, and more.
August 26th 2025
Spanning across the United Kingdom, the United States, European Union, and Japan, the global phase 3 EMPEROR study of zorevunersen is expected to have data readout by the end of 2027.
Uncovering New, Synergistic Ways to Treat Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: Darcy Krueger, MD, PhD
January 17th 2023The director of the Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic at Cincinnati Children’s provided insight on whether the timing and combination of certain therapeutics may impact the long-term care for patients with tuberous sclerosis complex. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Poststroke Epilepsy Management With Antiseizure Medication: Carolina Ferreira Atuesta, MD, MSc
January 15th 2023At the 2022 AES Conference, the scientific researcher and clinical manager at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai talked on seizure management with medication in poststroke patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
How Robotics Are Revolutionizing the Future of Neurosurgery: Richard Williamson, MD, FAANS
January 14th 2023The neurosurgeon at Allegheny Health Network detailed the potential for robotics in neurosurgery over the coming years, and the vast improvements in comfortability during these procedures. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Poststroke Epilepsy and Cerebrovascular Disease: Carolina Ferreira Atuesta, MD, MSc
January 11th 2023The scientific researcher and clinical manager at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, spoke about a talk given at the 2022 AES conference on seizures after ischemic. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Difference Between Health Equity and Health Disparities in Epilepsy: Elizabeth Felton, MD, PhD
January 10th 2023The assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin spoke about the differences between health disparities and health equity in epilepsy care at the 2022 AES Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Debating Surgery in Genetic Disorders with Epilepsy: Scott Perry, MD
January 9th 2023The head of neurosciences at the Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center of Cook Children’s Medical Center spoke about his experience in a debate on surgery in genetic disorders at the 2022 AES Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Results from the Subgroup Analysis of BECOME Caregiver Survey: Robert Iannone, MD, MSCE
January 6th 2023The executive vice president of Global Head of Research and Development at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, spoke on the results from the BECOME study presented at the 2022 AES Conference. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Rare Epilepsies, Comorbidities, and Genetic Therapies: Danielle Andrade, MD, MSc, FRCPC
January 5th 2023The professor of neurology at the University of Toronto talked about 3 conditions that were discussed during the epilepsy therapies symposium at the 2022 AES Conference. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Genetic Approaches to Comorbidities in Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome: Danielle Andrade, MD, MSc, FRCPC
January 4th 2023The professor of neurology at the University of Toronto spoke at the 2022 AES Conference about genetic approaches to comorbidities for patients with epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Sleep Studies Determine Sleep Disorders in Patients with Epilepsy: Milena Pavlova, MD
December 25th 2022At the 2022 AES annual meeting, the associate professor at Harvard Medical School and neurologist at the Brigham and Women's Hospital talked about sleep testing for patients with epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Interactions Between Sleep Disorders and Epilepsy in Adults: Milena Pavlova, MD
December 22nd 2022The associate professor at Harvard Medical School and neurologist at the Brigham and Women's Hospital spoke about sleep disorders and epilepsy in adults at the 2022 AES annual meeting. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]