Epilepsy

Calli L. Cook, NP, DNP, nurse practitioner, Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, detailed her vision for creating change within the neurology field by incorporating advanced practice clinicians.

The clinical fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital discussed the basis of his study evaluating adult neurology trainees and their familiarity with SUDEP and its risks.

The importance of early diagnosis of Dravet syndrome as well as seizure triggers and comorbidities are discussed by key opinion leaders in the field.

Joseph Sullivan, MD, and Elaine C. Wirrell, MD, discuss the presentation of Dravet syndrome in children.

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About half of national (49%) and international trainees rarely or never counseled patients on sudden death in epilepsy, despite the majority reporting seeing at least 45 patients with the condition during their training.

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Experts in the field discuss second- and third-line treatment options for Dravet syndrome such as stiripentol and vagal nerve stimulation and the effects they’ve seen on patients.

With new formulations of effective seizure rescue medications available, epilepsy specialists have begun to refine the approach and education to treating these emergency situations.

A panel discussion on the North American Consensus statement on treating Dravet syndrome and the approved therapies like clobazam, ketogenic diets, and other first- and second-line therapies.

Elizabeth Thiele, MD, PhD, and Peter Crino, MD, PhD, provide closing remarks on the future treatment landscape of tuberous sclerosis complex. 

Advice to community neurologists for the optimal care of patients with tuberous sclerosis complex and future directions for TSC. 

The nurse practitioner at the Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University detailed why a cultural shift is needed to incorporate APCs into the neurology space and thus improve multidisciplinary care.

Higher maximum third-trimester ASM blood levels were associated with significantly lower BSID-III scores for the motor domain and lower scores for the general adaptive domain.

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When paired with the Percept PC device, SenSight expands on BrainSense technology, enabling clinicians to capture and record enhanced, directional local field potential information from the implanted lead.

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A discussion on having conversations with the parents of patients with Dravet syndrome with regards to adjustments to therapy and managing their expectations.

A panel of experts discuss treatment goals for patients with Dravet syndrome and how to convey the variability of treatment to the parents of these patients.

The nurse practitioner at the Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University detailed why advanced practice clinicians should be utilized more in neurology settings.

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Trevor J. Resnick, MD, and Elaine Wirrell, MD, explain why the early diagnosis of Dravet syndrome is important, which patient profiles should be noted for ordering genetic testing, and what to do with those results.  

Elizabeth Thiele, MD, PhD, and Elaine Wirrell, MD, provide an overview of Dravet syndrome and the seizure triggers in pediatric patients.

Peter Crino, MD, PhD, leads the discussion on exciting developments in approved therapies for managing seizures in TSC including the use of everolimus and cannabidiol.

The neurologist at Cleveland Clinic addressed aspects of care for elders with generalized epilepsy that need to be further researched.

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After propensity adjustment, there was no difference in the risk of epilepsy or age at epilepsy onset for infants whose ASM was discontinued vs maintained at hospital discharge.

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