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.
May 16th 2024
The study found that Black, Asian, and Hispanic individuals have 7- to 4-fold higher incidence of anti-NMDAR encephalitis, a rare epileptic condition, than White individuals.
Improving Care for Patients with Motor Complications of Parkinson Disease: Role of Technology and Data
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Evolving Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease: Reaching an Earlier Diagnosis, Understanding Neuroinflammation, and Exploring Therapeutic Advances
September 15, 2024
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Advances In Treating Migraine in Your OB/GYN Practice: Navigating Treatment Paradigms to Improve Patient Care
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Recognizing Rett Syndrome Early to Improve Long-term Management Outcomes
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5th Annual International Congress on the Future of Neurology®
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Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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Advances In™ Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: Improving Patient Outcomes Through Early Diagnosis and Management
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Medical Crossfire®: Understanding the Advances in Bipolar Disease Treatment—A Comprehensive Look at Treatment Selection Strategies
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'REEL’ Time Patient Counseling: The Diagnostic and Treatment Journey for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Type II – From Primary to Specialty Care
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Burst CME: Optimizing Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of the Complement Pathway in Neurological Disorders
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™ : Visualizing the Role of the Complement Proteins in Neurologic Disorders
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Implications of Anti-Complement Therapies on Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Addressing Healthcare Inequities: Bridging the Gap in Multiple Sclerosis – A Focus on Clinical and Healthcare Disparities in Black Patients
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Individualizing Treatment for Patients with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Patient, Provider & Caregiver Connection™: Reducing the Burden of Parkinson Disease Psychosis with Personalized Management Plans
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Clinical ShowCase™ in ALS: Addressing Diagnostic Delays, Evolving Therapies, and Multidisciplinary Care
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The Rise of Neurostimulation in Epilepsy Care: Christopher Elder, MD
September 6th 2022The clinical assistant professor of neurology in the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at NYU Langone Health shared an overview of the various neurostimulation devices that have made their way into the clinical care of seizure disorders. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Changes in Practice, Perspective on Developmental Milestones for Children: Paul Lipkin, MD
September 3rd 2022The director of medical outpatient services at the Kennedy Krieger Institute provided insight on how clinicians have typically assessed children who fail to meet milestones, and how that might change with new guidelines. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Sirolimus Topical Gel Available for Facial Angiofibroma Associated With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
August 30th 2022The 0.2% topical gel, branded as Hyftor by Nobelpharma America, was approved in March 2022, and is indicated for individuals aged 6 years and older with TSC. It is the first topical therapy approved for this population.
FDA Approves Midazolam Autoinjector for Status Epilepticus
August 30th 2022The Rafa Laboratories 10-mg midazolam autoinjector is the first in market product of its kind, adding another option for the rescue of individuals with status epilepticus, a condition with crucial time implications in treatment.
Causative and Unknown Etiology MRI Abnormalities Both Common in Newly Diagnosed Focal Epilepsy
August 30th 2022Younger patients were more likely to have epilepsy-related imaging abnormalities, while older patients were more likely to have incidental abnormalities or those with an unknown relationship to epilepsy.
Overview of New CDC Developmental Milestones for Young Children: Paul Lipkin, MD
August 30th 2022The director of medical outpatient services at the Kennedy Krieger Institute provided insight on the recently announced revisions to the “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” CDC developmental milestones for children. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]