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.
April 29th 2024
The professor of neurology and pharmacology at the University of California Davis Health Medical Center gave commentary on the FDA approval of Aquestive Therapeutics’ buccal film in pediatric patients with intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity.
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Paroxysmal Abnormalities in the Brain and Defining the ‘Seizure’: Michael Sperling, MD
January 23rd 2023At the 2022 AES Conference, the Baldwin Keyes professor of neurology at Thomas Jefferson University, talked about what defines a ‘seizure’ and changing the terminology. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Growing Brivaracetam’s Potential Through the Adaptive, Dose-Finding EXPAND Study
January 22nd 2023The trial’s 2-stage design seeks to answer questions about the dosing and efficacy of brivaracetam, a previously approved agent for partial-onset seizures in patients with childhood absence epilepsy and juvenile absence epilepsy.
Weighing Epilepsy Surgery as a Potential Treatment Option for Patients: Scott Perry, MD
January 20th 2023At the 2022 AES Conference, the head of neurosciences at the Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center of Cook Children’s Medical Center, talked about epilepsy surgery as an alternative for some patients. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Building Trust in the Epilepsy Clinician-Patient Relationship: Elizabeth Felton, MD, PhD
January 20th 2023The assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin spoke about healthcare providers establishing trust with their patients and improving health equity. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Striving for Health Equity in Epilepsy Care: Elizabeth Felton, MD, PhD
January 19th 2023At the 2022 AES annual meeting, the assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin talked about her presentation and the key actions for addressing health equity. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Post-Stroke Seizure Predictive Models, SeLECT Model: Carolina Ferreira Atuesta, MD, MSc
January 18th 2023The scientific researcher and clinical manager, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, spoke about the clinical models used to predict seizures in poststroke patients. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Influence of Antiepileptic Medications on Seizure Frequency in Insomnia: Milena Pavlova, MD
January 18th 2023At the 2022 AES annual meeting, the associate professor at Harvard Medical School and neurologist at the Brigham and Women's Hospital talked about seizure frequency and insomnia. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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]