Epilepsy

The director of pediatric epilepsy and professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic detailed how care for patients with epilepsy has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A cross-sectional, case-control study’s findings imply that patients with epilepsy may be experiencing high rates of psychological distress amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finkel discussed his new role at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where he'll head up the new Center for Experimental Neurotherapeutics.

The neurologist at Banner-University Medicine Neuroscience Institute offered his perspective on data from an open-label safety assessment of cannabidiol (Epidiolex) in the treatment of tuberous sclerosis complex.

The professor of neurology at NYU Langone gives her input on those who are nervous to take hospital trips, as well as the protocol for patients with neurological disorders as COVID-19 slows down.

Data suggest that discrepancies in genetic testing for epilepsy warrant second opinions for interpretations as well as clinical reports that become part of a patient’s medical record following a second opinion.

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The neurologist at Banner-University Medicine Neuroscience Institute discussed the findings of a study that suggest perampanel may improve insomnia by decreasing anxiety in patients with epilepsy.

Treatment with SK Life Science’s cenobamate showed higher responder rates than placebo, regardless of baseline seizure frequency or disease duration.

The director of pediatric epilepsy and professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic details the rampant acceleration of telemedicine and how her practice is adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Treatment with fenfluramine was associated with greater seizure reduction, which in turn improved executive function over time in patients with Dravet syndrome.

The professor of neurology at NYU Langone discussed the risk of COVID-19 in patients with neurological disorders.