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.
April 24th 2024
The head of neurosciences at the Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center of Cook Children’s Medical Center provided commentary on the need to properly diagnose Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and the negative downstream impacts of misdiagnosis or underdiagnosing patients.
The Expanding Role of Fluid Biomarkers in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Alzheimer Disease
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Targeting Immune Cells to Treat Multiple Sclerosis
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Improving Care for Patients with Motor Complications of Parkinson Disease: Role of Technology and Data
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Clinical Consultations™: Considerations for Customizing Care Plans for Patients with Parkinson Disease Psychosis
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Evolving Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease: Reaching an Earlier Diagnosis, Understanding Neuroinflammation, and Exploring Therapeutic Advances
September 15, 2024
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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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Recognizing Rett Syndrome Early to Improve Long-term Management Outcomes
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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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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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'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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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of the Complement Pathway in Neurological Disorders
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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 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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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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Memory Consolidation in Epilepsy Enhanced During Sleep With Deep Brain Stimulation
September 8th 2023Researchers developed a novel “closed-loop” system that delivered electrical pulses in a brain region to synchronize brain activity recorded from another region in the brain to improve memory.
Rapid Administration of Diazepam Results in Improved Seizure Cluster Cessation, Shorter Seizures
September 7th 2023Treatment with diazepam nasal spray resulted in a statistically significant change in time between seizure clusters, potentially reflecting a beneficial effect of intermittent rescue therapy.
Creating Efficient, Well-Rounded Neurology Departments
August 31st 2023A panel of former AUPN presidents detailed how advances in neurology have changed the way the clinical specialty is taught, and why collaboration among leadership remains vital to creating an effective neurology department. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
Filling a Therapeutic Need: Potential of Perampanel to Treat Catamenial Epilepsy
August 27th 2023With limited options available in perimenstrual catamenial epilepsy, a phase 4 study seeks to understand whether an FDA-approved agent for focal onset seizures can effectively treat women with difficult-to-manage disease.
Steps in Providing Optimal Care for Patients With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
August 21st 2023Alex Whiting, MD, director of epilepsy surgery at Allegheny Health Network, discussed the challenges with drug-resistant epilepsy, and how clinicians can initiate conversations about potential options for their patients.