Epilepsy

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending April 12, 2024.

The FDA has approved a label update on the administration options for SK Life Science’s cenobamate, a treatment approved for adults with partial-onset seizures.

The chief of neurology and co-director of the Neurological Institute at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles described some of the major resource and policy-level barriers for gene therapy in pediatric neurological conditions. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The associate professor of neurosurgery at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School talked about minimally invasive techniques and neurostimulation strategies to make epilepsy surgery safer and more effective. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

Ganaxolone, a synthetic neurosteroid, has ongoing studies in tuberous sclerosis complex and super refractory status epilepticus, as well as upcoming research in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and other epileptic encephalopathies.

The chief of neurology and co-director of the Neurological Institute at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles discussed the hesitancy to enroll children with neurodevelopmental issues in early intervention trials without proven products or markers. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

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A recent study indicated that certain antiseizure medications used in pregnant women with epilepsy had a lower risk of major congenital malformations.

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending Aprl 5, 2024.

A recent published letter affirmed the safety of cenobamate, an FDA-approved antiseizure medication, in a large global patient population.

The associate professor of neurosurgery at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School talked about the superiority of surgical treatment for certain types of epilepsy and the barriers patients face to access this treatment approach. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The chief of neurology and co-director of the Neurological Institute at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles provided insight on the barriers to prevent neurodevelopmental disorders and the lack of currently validated biomarkers. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

At some dose levels, the treatment appeared to slow the rate of motor function decline and regenerate sensory nerves in patients with giant axonal neuropathy.

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending March 29, 2024.

In a small-scale study, treatment with PRAX-628 resulted in significant reduction in the number of generalized photo paroxysmal response events.

The director of the Adult Genetic Epilepsy Program at the University of Toronto talked about the significant challenges posed by transitioning patients with epilepsy from pediatric to adult care settings.

Following development and implementation of a simulation laboratory training session to all staff in the EMU, there were statistically significant improvements in orientation assessment, speech assessment, motor assessment, oxygen administration, and vital sign collection in the short-term reassessment.

With data showing significant therapeutic benefit on seizure reduction and other outcomes of cognition and behavior, Stoke will move forward with a new study to assess high doses of 70 mg STK-001 followed by continued dosing at 45 mg.

Purple Day 2024 allows the TSC Alliance to highlight the importance of epilepsy awareness since tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is the leading genetic cause of seizures.

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending March 22, 2024.

Four neurologists treating patients with epilepsy share their experience in and out of the clinic tackling issues of access for their patients.

TOPAMAD will include 70 children with epileptic spasms who experienced hormonal therapy failure to determine whether modified Atkins diet or topiramate is a more effective treatment approach.

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