Epilepsy

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.

Improving Social Determinants of Health May Improve Epilepsy Treatment Outcomes

May 03, 2021

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The professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic discussed the effects social determinants of health can have on epilepsy treatment outcomes and where research needs to turn to next.

This Week on NeurologyLive — May 3, 2021

May 03, 2021

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Here's what is coming soon to NeurologyLive.

NeurologyLive Friday 5 — April 30, 2021

April 30, 2021

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending April 30, 2021.

Planning for the Unplanned: Keeping People With Epilepsy Safe During Uncertainty

April 28, 2021

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The importance of being prepared for the unexpected, including having a seizure action plan and having access to rescue medication, is paramount to ensuring continuity of care for patients with epilepsy.

This Week on NeurologyLive — April 26, 2021

April 26, 2021

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Here's what is coming soon to NeurologyLive.

Addressing Specific Social Determinants of Health in Epilepsy: Joseph Sirven, MD

April 25, 2021

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The professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic detailed ways to address social determinants of health and the gaps in care for patients with epilepsy.

Fenfluramine Improves Executive Function in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

April 24, 2021

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Improvement was statistically significant for Cognition and the Global Executive Composite score, where approximately twice as many patients achieved clinically meaningful improvement.

NeurologyLive Friday 5 — April 23, 2021

April 23, 2021

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending April 23, 2021.

Retrospective Database Characterizes Causes, Types of Post-Stroke Seizures

April 22, 2021

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Refractory seizures were more prevalent in hemorrhagic stroke although seizure-free rates were low overall in patients with post-stroke seizures.

NeuroVoices: Joseph Sirven, MD, on Expanding Research on Social Determinants of Health in Epilepsy

April 21, 2021

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The professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic discussed the need for understanding more about how social determinants of health can impact epilepsy treatment delays.