Novel Agent Promising as Add-On Epilepsy Treatment
(MedPage Today) -- A novel selective potassium channel opener appeared promising against focal-onset seizures when given atop other epilepsy medications, according to a phase IIb trial.
Treatment with the small-molecule agent XEN1101 reduced monthly... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)
Source: MedPage Today Neurology - October 9, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Levetiracetam Tops Lamotrigine for Some Women With Epilepsy Levetiracetam Tops Lamotrigine for Some Women With Epilepsy
Levetiracetam is superior to lamotrigine for initial monotherapy in female patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - October 3, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Small study identifies brain region associated with breathing failure following seizures
Seizure activity in the amygdala may help explain sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 3, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia
New research probes the relationship between certain genes and brain disorders like autism and schizophrenia. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - October 2, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia
Researchers have identified 46 genes that can disrupt a process that is critical to early brain development. The finding could help scientists find new treatments for disorders including autism. (Image credit: Jill George / NIH) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - October 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jon Hamilton Source Type: news
TD rolls out accessibility tool to ease web browsing for people with disabilities
Encountering a pop-up video that plays automatically may be a mere irritant to most while browsing the web, but for Susan Santola, the consequences could be far more dire. It could potentially cause a seizure. Santola, a governance and compliance specialist at TD TD-T who lives with epilepsy, has…#susansantola #santola #tdtdt #chromestore #samanthaestoesta #estoesta #baanuratneswaran (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Common myths about epilepsy and kids
Epilepsy is one of the more common neurologic disorders in children. About 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, and 1 in 10 people will have at least one seizure in their lifetime. Dr. Anthony Fine, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Mayo Clinic, says even though it's fairly common in children, there are a few misconceptions when it comes to epilepsy and kids. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/Vx907kOILAM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:10) is… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 27, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Risk of suicide and religious or spiritual beliefs in Brazilian adult patients with epilepsy - Petrarca YM, Tedrus GMAS.
In epilepsy, suicidal behavior is higher compared with the general population. OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between suicide risk, religiosity or spirituality, and clinical variables in adult patients with epilepsy (PWE). METHODOLOG... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Predicting seizure clustering in the epilepsy monitoring unit: a multivariable analysis - Maliekal L, Zutshi D, Millis S, Basha MM.
INTRODUCTION: Seizure clustering, is the most frequently reported adverse event in epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) safety studies which, can also potentiate other adverse events, such as falls, status epilepticus, and increased length of stay. The purpose o... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Genetic Loci Shared Between Epilepsy and Psychiatric Disorders Genetic Loci Shared Between Epilepsy and Psychiatric Disorders
Using GWAS data, this study aimed to improve our understanding of the genetic relationship between common epilepsies and major psychiatric disorder.Brain (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Rapid Genome Sequencing in Infants With Epilepsy Shows Immediate Benefit
(MedPage Today) -- The first study to examine rapid whole-genome sequencing in an epilepsy cohort showed high diagnostic yield and clinical utility among infants with new-onset epilepsy.
In the Gene-STEPS study, 43 of 100 infants received a molecular... (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - September 7, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Mitch McConnell May Be Experiencing Small Seizures, Doctors Suggest
Two episodes, where the Republican senator froze and did not respond to some questions, may be symptoms of a serious illness, according to neurologists not involved in his medical care. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - September 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Benjamin Mueller Tags: United States Politics and Government Brain Doctors Epilepsy Seizures (Medical) Concussions Senate McConnell, Mitch your-feed-healthcare Source Type: news
Major study uncovers DNA markers for epilepsy, could lead to new treatments
In the largest genetic study of its kind, researchers have discovered DNA markers for epilepsy which could lead to new treatments for the 50m globally who suffer from the condition. Researchers from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), in collaboration with a major international…#ireland #rcsi #naturegenetics #gge #profcolindoherty #stjamesshospital #sfi #cavalleri #ilae #dailybrief (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Depression, anxiety, stress, and suicide risk in patients with functional seizures vs. those with epilepsy - Asadi-Pooya AA, Farazdaghi M, Asadi-Pooya H, Fazelian K.
BACKGROUND: We aimed to investigate the rates of positive screening for depression, anxiety, stress, and suicide risk in adults with seizures [i.e., well-matched groups of patients with focal epilepsy vs. idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE) vs. functiona... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 31, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Epilepsy campaigners lobby NHS to fund dental treatment for sufferers who injure teeth during seizures
The NHS must provide free dental repairs for people who damage their teeth as a result of epileptic seizures, charity campaigners have urged. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
