Epilepsy
Marley Cavin, an eight-year-old from Dundee, has been living with epilepsy since a stroke she suffered at birth left her with bilateral brain damage. Despite regularly experiencing seizures, Marley has learned to adapt and even helps to raise awareness about her condition among her school classmates. Her family has recently
Epilepsy
A recent study highlights the complexities and barriers to care faced by young adults with drug-resistant epilepsy undergoing surgical intervention. The research, conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, emphasizes the importance of smooth transition of care, particularly in cases where young adults require surgical treatment. The study presents
Diseases
Epilepsy is a widespread neurological condition that significantly affects the quality of life of those affected, with increasing rates of incidence and prevalence. A recent study published in the BMC Neurology journal has evaluated the global, regional, and national burdens of idiopathic epilepsy (IE) in individuals aged 15 to 49
Epilepsy
Investigators at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy have published a new report highlighting the importance of harmonizing data collection approaches in preclinical epilepsy research. The study emphasizes the need for consensus on data capture methods, endpoint characterization, and experimental procedures to ensure reproducibility and consistency in the field.
Community health aides
Research conducted at Dartmouth College has shed light on the vital role that community health workers (CHWs) can play in enhancing epilepsy care and health outcomes. The study, published in Frontiers in Neurology, advocates for the integration of CHWs onto epilepsy care teams to address health inequities and provide whole-person
Epilepsy
Investigators at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy have published a new report highlighting the importance of harmonizing data collection approaches in preclinical epilepsy research. The study emphasizes the need for consensus on data capture methods, endpoint characterization, and experimental procedures to ensure reproducibility and consistency in the field.
Epilepsy
Researchers at Homerton University Hospital have published a systematic review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, identifying several factors that may increase the risk of seizure recurrence after a first unprovoked seizure. The study, which pooled data from 23 studies involving over 5,900 participants, found that abnormal EEG
Epilepsy
A recent study has found that generic lacosamide (Stutan) has comparable efficacy, safety, and tolerability to its branded counterpart (Vimpat) in patients with focal or generalized epilepsy. The study, conducted at two epilepsy centers in Southern Italy, involved 60 adult patients who were divided into two groups: one receiving the
Epilepsy
Investigators at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy have published a new report highlighting the importance of harmonizing data collection approaches in preclinical epilepsy research. The study emphasizes the need for consensus on data capture methods, endpoint characterization, and experimental procedures to ensure reproducibility and consistency in the field.
Diseases
Epilepsy is a widespread neurological condition that significantly affects the quality of life of those affected, with increasing rates of incidence and prevalence. A recent study published in the BMC Neurology journal has evaluated the global, regional, and national burdens of idiopathic epilepsy (IE) in individuals aged 15 to 49
Community health aides
Research conducted at Dartmouth College has shed light on the vital role that community health workers (CHWs) can play in enhancing epilepsy care and health outcomes. The study, published in Frontiers in Neurology, advocates for the integration of CHWs onto epilepsy care teams to address health inequities and provide whole-person
Epilepsy
Researchers at Homerton University Hospital have published a systematic review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, identifying several factors that may increase the risk of seizure recurrence after a first unprovoked seizure. The study, which pooled data from 23 studies involving over 5,900 participants, found that abnormal EEG
