Epilepsy

The neurologist at Cleveland Clinic discussed how his data may change clinicians’ perception on the management and prevalence of generalized epilepsy in elders.

Researchers could not identify any risk factors for contracting COVID-19 in the population with epilepsy.

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Vineet Punia, MD, MS, shared thoughts on his study from AAN 2021 which characterized generalized epilepsy in older adults and the elderly, and raised questions about its overall prevalence.

The neurologist from Cleveland Clinic offered his insight into the areas that he believes responsive neurostimulation could provide benefit to patients that need further examination.

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The safety profile of the SLC13A5 vector was “excellent” according to study authors, with no adverse effects on weight, general activity, or survival in knockout mice and wild type littermates.

Sleep depth was observed to be an independent predictor of heart rate change following seizure for patients with epilepsy.

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The Epilepsy Digital Experience Navigator, or EDEN, platform, is being developed in tandem with Embleema, with an aim of improving data use and collection for individuals with epilepsy.

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The neurologist at University of Utah discussed the potential of using teleneurology to diagnose neurological conditions.

The neurologist from Cleveland Clinic discussed his study presented at AAN 2021 involving the use of responsive neurostimulation in older adults with drug-resistant focal epilepsy and further expanding research in this space.

Researchers found that patients with epilepsy that later died from SUDEP had an abnormal cardiac response after hyperventilation.

Kim Bishop, PhD, and Arnold Gammaitoni, PharmD, discussed the ways fenfluramine impacts not only seizure frequency, but executive function in individuals with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

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.

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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.

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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.