Keto Diet on Par With Further Medication for Infants With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
(MedPage Today) -- A ketogenic diet was similar in efficacy and tolerability to further anti-seizure medication for infants with drug-resistant epilepsy, a randomized clinical trial in the U.K. found.
On the study's primary outcome, the median... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)
Source: MedPage Today Neurology - December 15, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
More Evidence Modified Atkins Diet Lowers Seizures in Adults More Evidence Modified Atkins Diet Lowers Seizures in Adults
Older patients with epilepsy who are resistant to antiseizure medication might benefit from adding this diet to their treatment regimen.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - December 11, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Anticoagulants Safe With Enzyme-Inducing Meds for Epilepsy Anticoagulants Safe With Enzyme-Inducing Meds for Epilepsy
Co-prescription of enzyme-inducing antiseizure medications is not associated with alteration in direct-acting oral anticoagulant efficacy or safety.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - December 11, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
TheraSpecs ® Announces Groundbreaking New Product Lines to Tackle Brain Injuries, Epilepsy, and More
TheraSpecs® Company lights the way to a revolution in therapeutic eyewear solutions for your health, unveiling a comprehensive range of innovative lenses that offer relief for migraines, brain injuries, epilepsy, insomnia, and diverse light-related challenges. PHOENIX, Dec. 7, 2023... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - December 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news
Epilepsy Linked to Earlier, More Rapid, Cognitive Decline Epilepsy Linked to Earlier, More Rapid, Cognitive Decline
People with epilepsy convert from normal cognition to mild cognitive impairment and from mild cognitive impairment to dementia faster than did those without epilepsyMedscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - December 6, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Spotting Epilepsy in Kids Isn't Always Easy: Know the Signs
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 -- Neurologist Dr. Deborah Holder says she often has parents come to her with kids who ' ve experienced what they call " funny spells. " “Sometimes I start talking to a parent and find out the parent has [also] had... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 6, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Genetic Testing Warranted in Epilepsy of Unknown Origin Genetic Testing Warranted in Epilepsy of Unknown Origin
Benefits of genetic testing in adults with unexplained epilepsy include enrollment in a clinical trial of a relevant gene therapy, connection to families with a similar diagnosis, and peace of mind.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - December 5, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Sleep Disorders Linked to Increased Mortality in Epilepsy Sleep Disorders Linked to Increased Mortality in Epilepsy
Sleep disorders in people with epilepsy are linked to a significantly increased risk for sudden unexplained death in epilepsy and all-cause mortality, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - December 5, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Cognitive Decline May Come Earlier for People With Epilepsy
TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2023 -- People with epilepsy suffer quicker declines in thinking than people without the brain disorder, particularly if they also have risk factors like high blood pressure or diabetes, a new study finds.The difference was... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 5, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Surgery Helps Kids With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy, But Race Could Hinder Access
TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2023 -- Black, Hispanic and low-income kids are less likely to receive surgery that can treat their drug-resistant epilepsy, a new study finds.Researchers discovered that children on anti-seizure drugs who received vagus nerve... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 5, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Poverty Tied to Poor Cognition in Patients With Epilepsy Poverty Tied to Poor Cognition in Patients With Epilepsy
Mounting research links poverty and other elements of neighborhood deprivation to worse cognition in people with epilepsy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - December 4, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Teens With Epilepsy Face Higher Odds for Eating Disorders
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2023 -- Teenagers with epilepsy are more likely to have an eating disorder than those not suffering from the brain disease, a new study shows.
About 8.4% of children ages 10 to 19 treated at a Boston epilepsy clinic had eating... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 4, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Unidentified intracranial foreign body in an epileptic child: infanticide or child abuse? - Ullah Z, Ur Rehman M, Akbar A, Tasneem S, Jadoon SK.
Although intracranial foreign bodies are typically associated with penetrating injuries or surgical interventions, they can also occur as a result of rare instances of child abuse. Enduring such abuse and neglect as an infant can lead to life-long neurolog... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
The role of deployment history on the association between epilepsy and traumatic brain injury in post-9/11 era U.S. veterans - Henion AK, Wang CP, Amuan M, Altalib HH, Towne AR, Hinds SR, Baca C, LaFrance WCJ, Van Cott AC, Kean J, Roghani A, Kennedy E, Panahi S, Jo V Pugh M.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a well-established epilepsy risk factor and is common among service members. Deployment related TBI, where combat/blast may be more common, may have different outcomes than non-deployment related T... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Life with epilepsy: A young adult ’s inspiring journey to seizure freedom
In 2020, Aaron Pura was training at the police academy in High Point, North Carolina, and was excited about his future. Then, he had his first seizure. Ten days later, he had another one.
He saw his family medicine physician, who referred him to a neurologist at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. The neurologist ran an electroencephalogram (EEG) and computed tomography (CT) scan. Pura was diagnosed with epilepsy in July 2020, just three days after his 22nd birthday. “I knew things were going… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - December 1, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Atrium Health Source Type: news
