Epilepsy

A systematic review of 43 studies suggests that MR-guided LITT and radiofrequency ablation had lower rates of Engel Class I outcomes, but fewer major complications post-procedure.

The disposable NeuroCap allows for minimal chances of flawed EEG due to all of the contact points between scalp and electrode sensors being pre-gelled.

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The duo from Montefiore Medical Center discussed new modifications to the 2017 International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) classification of seizures and epilepsies, relevant to neonates.

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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.

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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?

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.

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.

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.

Researchers found that 93% of patients with AS exhibited dystonia in their limbs, mouth, neck, or trunk.

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.

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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.

"Mind Moments," a podcast from NeurologyLive, brings you an exclusive conversation with Scott Perry, MD; Orrin Devinsky, MD; and Tracy Salazar, PhD.

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.

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.