Comorbidity
Elderly patients with late-onset epilepsy (LOE) have unique characteristics and comorbidities that significantly affect their prognosis. A recent study conducted in the Eastern Region of Hefei, Anhui, has analyzed the basic characteristics, comorbidities, and prognosis of 304 elderly patients with LOE. The research found that ischemic cerebral infarction (41.12%
Comorbidity
Research has shown that neuroinflammation is a key factor in the complex relationship between epilepsy and its associated psychiatric and cognitive disturbances. According to a recent review published in Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, approximately one-third of individuals diagnosed with epilepsy experience significant neuropsychiatric comorbidities. The review, conducted by
Comorbidity
Despite over 30 marketed antiseizure medications (ASMs), approximately 30 percent of epilepsy patients continue to experience seizures that are not completely managed by available therapies. The urgent need to revamp therapy discovery strategies has led to a pivotal shift in the approach to treating drug-resistant epilepsy. Recent advances in genetic
Comorbidity
Research has found that patients with drug-resistant epilepsy exhibit a high frequency of Axis I comorbid psychiatric disorders, including depression and anxiety disorders, with a significant association of comorbid depression and impulsivity. A study conducted at the University of Buenos Aires analyzed patients with temporal lobe epilepsy and extra-temporal epilepsy,
Atopic dermatitis
Researchers from Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University School of Medicine have shed new light on the complexities of atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin disorder affecting people of all ages. Notably, the study emphasizes the crucial role of comorbidities in managing patients with skin conditions. The researchers underscore the
