The NeurologyLive® epilepsy clinical focus page provides information, podcasts, videos, and news about the latest FDA actions, clinical guideline updates, study and clinical trial findings, and interviews with physicians related to epilepsy and related epileptic conditions, including Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, tuberous sclerosis complex, focal seizures, nonmotor seizures, and more.
October 21st 2024
Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.
Mastering MS: Translating Evidence into Optimal Management Plans
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Advances In Treating Migraine in Your OB/GYN Practice: Navigating Treatment Paradigms to Improve Patient Care
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Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Pediatric Myasthenia Gravis - Current Treatment and Emerging Con...
November 12, 2024
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Recognizing Rett Syndrome Early to Improve Long-term Management Outcomes
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2024 Neuromuscular Summit
November 20, 2024
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5th Annual International Congress on the Future of Neurology®
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Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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Advances In™ Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: Improving Patient Outcomes Through Early Diagnosis and Management
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Medical Crossfire®: Understanding the Advances in Bipolar Disease Treatment—A Comprehensive Look at Treatment Selection Strategies
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'REEL’ Time Patient Counseling: The Diagnostic and Treatment Journey for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Type II – From Primary to Specialty Care
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Community Practice Connections™: Transforming Multiple Sclerosis Care – Clinical Updates on the Effects of BTK Inhibitors
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Burst CME: Optimizing Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™ : Visualizing the Role of the Complement Proteins in Neurologic Disorders
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Addressing Healthcare Inequities: Bridging the Gap in Multiple Sclerosis – A Focus on Clinical and Healthcare Disparities in Black Patients
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Implications of Anti-Complement Therapies on Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of the Complement Pathway in Neurological Disorders
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Individualizing Treatment for Patients with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Patient, Provider & Caregiver Connection™: Reducing the Burden of Parkinson Disease Psychosis with Personalized Management Plans
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Clinical ShowCase™ in ALS: Addressing Diagnostic Delays, Evolving Therapies, and Multidisciplinary Care
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BURST Expert Illustrations and Commentaries™: Visualizing FcRn as a Therapeutic Target in Neurological Disease
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of FcRN in Neurological Disorders
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BURST Expert Illustrations and Commentaries™: Visualizing the Implications of FcRN-Targeted Therapies on Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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SimulatED™: Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease in the Modern Era
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of Subcutaneous Infusion as an Alternate Administration Route for Medical Interventions
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Clinical Consultations™: Navigating the Evolving Treatment Landscape in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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SimulatED™: Understanding the Role of Genetic Testing in Patient Selection for Anti-Amyloid Therapy
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: New Targets for Treatment in Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia – The Role of NMDA Receptors and Co-agonists
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BURST CME™ Part I: Understanding the Impact of Huntington’s Disease
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Burst CME™ Part II: The Evolving Treatment Landscape for Huntington Disease
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Evolving Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease: Reaching an Earlier Diagnosis, Understanding Neuroinflammation, and Exploring Therapeutic Advances
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Joseph Sullivan, MD: Efficacy of ZX008 in Dravet Syndrome
February 12th 2019The director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Center at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital discussed the efficacy profile of ZX008, for which Zogenix recently submitted a new drug application to the FDA for the treatment of Dravet syndrome.
Zogenix Submits NDA for ZX008 for Dravet Syndrome
February 7th 2019The NDA for Zogenix's fenfluramine therapy is supported by data from 2 phase 3 trials in Dravet syndrome, as well as an interim analysis from the company’s ongoing open-label extension study, which includes 232 patients treated for up to 21 months.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Continues Voluntary Recall of Levetiracetam Injection
February 4th 2019The recall began in October 2018, was initiated due to a mislabeling on the pre-printed content on the infusion bag for lot ABD807. Thus far, there have been no reported adverse events related to this recall.
Discussing the Risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy With Patients and Caregivers
February 1st 2019The pediatric epileptologist and adjunct professor of pediatrics at the University of Calgary spoke about how broaching the topic of SUDEP has gone from undiscussed to a guideline-mandated practice in epilepsy.
Michael Sperling, MD: The SLATE Trial in Epilepsy
January 29th 2019The Baldwin Keyes Professor of Neurology and director of the Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Thomas Jefferson University spoke about the trial of the Visualase MRI-guided laser ablation system and the unmet needs in epilepsy.
Seizure Worsening in Pregnancy, Postpartum is Influenced by Epilepsy Type
January 21st 2019The attending neurologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital spoke about data from an analysis that concluded that women with frontal lobe epilepsy are more likely to experience a worsening of their seizure frequency during pregnancy.
Perampanel as a Treatment for Secondarily Generalized Seizures
January 20th 2019The pediatric epileptologist at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital discussed the long-term seizure freedom data that looked at the effectiveness of perampanel which demonstrated a gratifying response in seizure control for patients with secondarily generalized seizures.
William Tatum, DO: When to Obtain a Routine EEG While Managing a Patient with Epilepsy
January 20th 2019The neurologist and epileptologist at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville spoke about how to best identify adult patients in need of routine EEG and what it will bring to the table relative to the clinician.
Joseph Sullivan, MD: Scientifically Determining a Clinically Meaningful Change in Seizure Frequency
January 19th 2019The Director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Center at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital spoke about what defines a "clinically meaningful change in seizure frequency" using data from a phase 3 clinical trial of ZX008 for the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome.