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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.
NeurologyLive Friday 5 — February 26, 2021
February 26, 2021
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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending February 26, 2021.
2020 Epilepsy Review: Much to Be Excited About
February 22, 2021
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Despite 2020 being a challenging year for those in medicine, the epilepsy therapeutic space featured a number of key steps forward.
This Week on NeurologyLive — February 22, 2020
February 22, 2021
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Here's what is coming soon to NeurologyLive.
JZP-258 sNDA Accepted, FDA Clears gammaCore nVNS, Prevalence of Seizure Cycles
February 20, 2021
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Neurology News Network for the week ending February 20, 2021.
NeurologyLive Friday 5 — February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021
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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending February 19, 2021.
Sparing the Hippocampus in Epilepsy Surgery: Critical Decisions for Outcome Optimization
February 19, 2021
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Surgical treatment for epilepsy has been proven its effectiveness, and preoperative evaluation has sparked a debate: to spare or not to spare the hippocampus?
Improving Clinical Care and Eliminating Stigmas Associated With Functional Seizures
February 17, 2021
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The duo from Vanderbilt University discussed the lack of awareness for functional seizures, their differences in treatment, and what needs to change about their current management.
Role of Advocacy Organizations in Seizure Action Plans, Seizure Education
February 17, 2021
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A roundtable discussion featuring Scott Perry, MD, Orrin Devinsky, MD, and Tracy Salazar, PhD, details how advocacy organizations can help guide patients with epilepsy and their caregivers with a seizure action plan.
Adjusting Seizure Action Plans With Age
February 16, 2021
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A roundtable discussion featuring Scott Perry, MD, Orrin Devinsky, MD, and Tracy Salazar, PhD, details how seizure action plans change from pediatrics to adults and the need for adjustments.
Previously Unrecognized Dystonia is a Prevalent Clinical Feature of Angelman Syndrome
February 15, 2021
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Researchers found that 93% of patients with AS exhibited dystonia in their limbs, mouth, neck, or trunk.
Prevalence, Temporal Patterns Identified in Seizures in Focal Epilepsy
February 15, 2021
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Using the largest existing cEEG data set, researchers identified seizure chronotypes at multiple timescales, noting that circadian and multidien seizure cycles are equally strong and highly prevalent.
This Week on NeurologyLive — February 15, 2020
February 15, 2021
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Here's what is coming soon to NeurologyLive.
FDA Approves Genio OSA Therapy, Improved Motor Function With FUS, Soticlestat Evaluated in Dravet Sydrome
February 13, 2021
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Neurology News Network for the week ending February 13, 2021.
NeurologyLive Friday 5 — February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021
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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending February 12, 2021.
West and West-like Syndrome Most Common Severe Epilepsy Syndromes at Infancy
February 12, 2021
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Researchers found that infantile epileptic encephalopathy and SEI with migrating focal seizures had the highest mortality rates at 2 years of age.
Episode 29: Developing A Seizure Action Plan
February 12, 2021
Podcast
"Mind Moments," a podcast from NeurologyLive, brings you an exclusive conversation with Scott Perry, MD; Orrin Devinsky, MD; and Tracy Salazar, PhD.
Older Adults With Epilepsy Experience Faster Cognitive Decline
February 11, 2021
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Mini-mental state exam scores declined significantly faster in adults with prevalent and incident epilepsy, while digit symbol substitution test scores declined significantly faster in prevalent epilepsy.
2020 American Epilepsy Society Post-Conference Perspectives
February 11, 2021
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The director of the Dartmouth Epilepsy Program and chairwoman of AES 2020 discussed some of the major topics from the previously completed annual meeting and where epilepsy research is trending.
Differentiating Seizure Action Plans by Epilepsy Type
February 11, 2021
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A roundtable discussion featuring Scott Perry, MD, Orrin Devinsky, MD, and Tracy Salazar, PhD, details the way seizure action plans can differ depending on seizure phenotype and frequency of seizures.
Improving the Rates of Seizure Action Plan Usage in Adults With Epilepsy
February 10, 2021
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A roundtable discussion featuring Scott Perry, MD, Orrin Devinsky, MD, and Tracy Salazar, PhD, covers the staggeringly low percentage of adults with epilepsy who have seizure action plans.