In Intractable Epilepsy, Rufinamide is Well-Tolerated and Effective
June 26th 2019Data suggest that rufinamide is capable of aiding in the control and reduction of seizures, as well as the possible achievement of seizure-freedom in pediatric patients with genetic/metabolic, hypoxic-ischemic, structural, and other intractable epilepsies.
Sanjeev V. Thomas, MD, DM: Managing Epilepsy During Pregnancy
June 26th 2019The chief of neurology at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology spoke about how to reassure patients with epilepsy who are planning for pregnancy and how to make treatment decisions with pregnant patients.
Sleep Disorders Have Significant Impact on Patients With Epilepsy
June 25th 2019Several poster presentations at IEC 2019 suggest that the incidence of comorbid sleep disorders in people with epilepsy is higher than estimated and have a detrimental impact on quality of life and social adjustment.
Hannah Cock, MD, MBBS: Challenges in Treating Status Epilepticus
June 25th 2019The professor of epilepsy and medical education at St. George’s University Hospital London spoke about the number of challenges plaguing epileptologists when treating patients who present with possible status epilepticus in the hospital.