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.
Management of Epilepsy More Complicated With Presence of Focal Seizures, Survey Suggests
January 22nd 2022In a Health Union survey of more than 400 patients, those with focal seizures were more likely to say they’ve experienced discrimination, isolation, and reduced productivity at work compared with those without.
Use of Seizure Apps During the Pandemic, Need for Data: Jessica Fesler, MD, MEd
January 21st 2022The staff epileptologist at Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center gave her expert opinion on whether seizure app usage has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and why there remains a need for further data collections. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
NeuroVoices: Irene Wang, PhD, on the Future of MR Fingerprinting and its Impact on Epilepsy Surgery
January 19th 2022The research director and staff scientist at Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center provided an inside look at the ways MR fingerprinting can provide real-time clinical benefit for physicians and patient care.
Advantages and Potential of MR Fingerprinting in Epilepsy, Neurology: Irene Wang, PhD
January 18th 2022The research director and staff scientist at Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center discussed opportunities for MR fingerprinting to expand, both in the epilepsy field and in general neurology. [WATCH TIME 3 minutes]
Using Tailored Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Address Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures
January 17th 2022Becky Tilahun, PhD, a clinical psychologist at Cleveland Clinic, offered insight into a recent study she and colleagues conducted exploring CBT-informed psychotherapy for patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures
Improving Recognition, Diagnosis of Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Becky Tilahun, PhD
January 14th 2022The clinical psychologist at Cleveland Clinic provided insight on the tricky nature of diagnosing a patient with nonepileptic seizures and the difficult conversations that can ensue. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Using Radiomics-Based MR Fingerprinting to Detect Focal Cortical Dysplasia: Irene Wang, PhD
January 13th 2022The research director and staff scientist at Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center provided insight on her study presented at AES 2021, which showed that MR fingerprinting can differentiate focal cortical dysplasia from healthy tissue. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
NeuroVoices: Irene Wang, PhD, on the Clinical Utility of MR Fingerprinting in Epilepsy
January 12th 2022The research director and staff scientist at Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center discussed why MR fingerprinting holds significant clinical potential in epilepsy and epilepsy-related disorders.
Tailoring Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to PNES, Seizure-Related Disorders, Becky Tilahun, PhD
January 6th 2022The clinical psychologist at Cleveland Clinic discussed the process for successfully changing and tailoring different cognitive behavioral therapy approaches to treat various forms of seizures. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Antiseizure Medications Display Mortality Differences in Poststroke Epilepsy
January 4th 2022The study authors concluded that while there are differences in survival between specific ASMs, lamotrigine and levetiracetam appear to be reasonable first-line treatment options for patients with poststroke epilepsy.
Preventing TSC By Treating at the Earliest Stage: Darcy Krueger, MD, PhD
January 3rd 2022The director of the Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic at Cincinnati Children’s discussed the thought behind STOPS2, a trial aimed at preventing or delaying seizure onset in tuberous sclerosis complex. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]