Comprehensive review of status gelasticus: Diagnostic challenges and therapeutic insights
Epilepsy Behav. 2024 Feb 29;153:109719. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109719. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTStatus gelasticus is a rare form of status epilepticus characterized by prolonged and/or clustered gelastic seizures. The review encompasses an analysis of cases reported in the literature, focusing on causes, clinical-electroencephalographic features, and therapeutic interventions. The study reveals the challenges in defining and understanding status gelasticus due to its diverse etiologies and limited reported cases. The association with hypothalamic hamartomas and other brain abnormalities underscores the importance o...
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - March 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Antonio Gennaro Nicotera Giulia Spoto Greta Amore Ambra Butera Gabriella Di Rosa Source Type: research
Antiseizure medication withdrawal in adult patients with idiopathic generalized epilepsy: Performance of two seizure recurrence prediction models
CONCLUSION: In our real-world cohort, a seizure-free period of at least 2 years was the only factor significantly associated with epilepsy remission after ASM withdrawal. Larger studies are needed to accurately predict seizure recurrence in IGE patients.PMID:38428177 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109718 (Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour)
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - March 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Sof ía Lallana Elena Fonseca Manuel Quintana Laura Abraira Daniel Campos-Fern ández Samuel L ópez-Maza Estevo Santamarina Manuel Toledo Javier Salas-Puig Source Type: research
Experiences of using the MINDSET Self-Management mobile health app among Hispanic Patients:Results of a qualitative study
CONCLUSION: The participants who used MINDSET as a self-management intervention reported an overall positive experience. Qualitative data in this study show that MINDSET is a valuable ESM tool for Hispanic patients with epilepsy. Findings from this qualitative study were consistent with results from a larger parent study that recognized MINDSET as an effective platform for improving epilepsy self-management adherence.PMID:38412570 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109702 (Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour)
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 27, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Refugio Sepulveda Jenny Chong Ross Shegog Kimberly Martin Charles Begley Robert Addy Omar Rosales Tomas Nu ño Shiela Soto Cecilia Rosales David Labiner Source Type: research
Experiences of using the MINDSET Self-Management mobile health app among Hispanic Patients:Results of a qualitative study
CONCLUSION: The participants who used MINDSET as a self-management intervention reported an overall positive experience. Qualitative data in this study show that MINDSET is a valuable ESM tool for Hispanic patients with epilepsy. Findings from this qualitative study were consistent with results from a larger parent study that recognized MINDSET as an effective platform for improving epilepsy self-management adherence.PMID:38412570 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109702 (Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour)
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 27, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Refugio Sepulveda Jenny Chong Ross Shegog Kimberly Martin Charles Begley Robert Addy Omar Rosales Tomas Nu ño Shiela Soto Cecilia Rosales David Labiner Source Type: research
Experiences of using the MINDSET Self-Management mobile health app among Hispanic Patients:Results of a qualitative study
CONCLUSION: The participants who used MINDSET as a self-management intervention reported an overall positive experience. Qualitative data in this study show that MINDSET is a valuable ESM tool for Hispanic patients with epilepsy. Findings from this qualitative study were consistent with results from a larger parent study that recognized MINDSET as an effective platform for improving epilepsy self-management adherence.PMID:38412570 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109702 (Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour)
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 27, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Refugio Sepulveda Jenny Chong Ross Shegog Kimberly Martin Charles Begley Robert Addy Omar Rosales Tomas Nu ño Shiela Soto Cecilia Rosales David Labiner Source Type: research
Experiences of using the MINDSET Self-Management mobile health app among Hispanic Patients:Results of a qualitative study
CONCLUSION: The participants who used MINDSET as a self-management intervention reported an overall positive experience. Qualitative data in this study show that MINDSET is a valuable ESM tool for Hispanic patients with epilepsy. Findings from this qualitative study were consistent with results from a larger parent study that recognized MINDSET as an effective platform for improving epilepsy self-management adherence.PMID:38412570 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109702 (Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour)
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 27, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Refugio Sepulveda Jenny Chong Ross Shegog Kimberly Martin Charles Begley Robert Addy Omar Rosales Tomas Nu ño Shiela Soto Cecilia Rosales David Labiner Source Type: research
Diagnostic utility of prolonged ambulatory video-electroencephalography monitoring
CONCLUSION: Ambulatory video-EEG recordings are of high diagnostic value in capturing clinically relevant events and resolving the referring clinical questions.PMID:38401413 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109652 (Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour)
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 24, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Michael C Li Udaya K Seneviratne Ewan S Nurse Mark J Cook Amy J Halliday Source Type: research
Clinical Validation of Selected NIH Cognitive Toolbox Tasks in Pediatric Epilepsy
This study supports the use of these tasks as brief, easily accessible screener tools to identify cognitive dysfunction in domains commonly impacted in patients with epilepsy and potential use for monitoring over time.PMID:38401414 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109684 (Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour)
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 24, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Emily Matuska Allison Carney Leigh N Sepeta Tesfaye Zelleke Archana Pasupuleti Madison M Berl Source Type: research
First epileptic seizure and quality of life - A prospective study
CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that QoL may be impaired in patients diagnosed with epilepsy early, immediately after the onset of disease. Early follow-up monitoring from the beginning of patient career is important for possible interventions and to improve patients' daily life in the long term.PMID:38401415 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109704 (Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour)
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 24, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Louise Linka Selina Nephuth Iris Gorny Kristina Krause Peter Michael Mross Panagiota-Eleni Tsalouchidou Felix Zahnert Sven Fuest Katja Menzler Susanne Knake Lena Habermehl Source Type: research
Negative MRI and a seizure onset zone close to eloquent areas in FCD type II: Application of MRg-LiTT after a SEEG re-evaluation in pediatric patients with a previous failed surgery
CONCLUSIONS: The combined use of SEEG and MRg-LiTT in complex cases can lead to good outcomes both as a rescue therapy after failed surgery, but also as an alternative to open surgery after a successful SEEG-guided Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation (RF-TC). Specific SEEG patterns and a previous good outcome from RF-TC can be predictors of a favourable outcome.PMID:38401416 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109694 (Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour)
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 24, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: D Chiarello E Cognolato S Francione G Nobile L Bosisio G Barbagallo M Pacetti D Tortora G Cantalupo L Nobili A Consales Source Type: research
Testing the diagnostic accuracy of common questions for seizure diagnosis: Challenges and future directions
CONCLUSION: In this study, we examined the ability of common interview questions used by physicians to distinguish between epilepsy and prevalent epilepsy mimics, specifically NES, migraines, and syncope. Using a weighted scoring system for questions, and including age and sex, produced a sensitive and specific predictive model for the diagnosis of epilepsy. In contrast to many prior studies which evaluated either a large number of questions or used methods with difficult practical application, our study is unique in that we tested a small number of easy-to-understand "yes" or "no" questions that can be implemented in most...
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 24, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Ellen Snyder Stefan Sillau Kelly G Knupp Jacqueline French Amber Khanna Marius Birlea Kavita Nair Jacob Pellinen Source Type: research
Diagnostic utility of prolonged ambulatory video-electroencephalography monitoring
CONCLUSION: Ambulatory video-EEG recordings are of high diagnostic value in capturing clinically relevant events and resolving the referring clinical questions.PMID:38401413 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109652 (Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour)
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 24, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Michael C Li Udaya K Seneviratne Ewan S Nurse Mark J Cook Amy J Halliday Source Type: research
Clinical Validation of Selected NIH Cognitive Toolbox Tasks in Pediatric Epilepsy
This study supports the use of these tasks as brief, easily accessible screener tools to identify cognitive dysfunction in domains commonly impacted in patients with epilepsy and potential use for monitoring over time.PMID:38401414 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109684 (Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour)
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 24, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Emily Matuska Allison Carney Leigh N Sepeta Tesfaye Zelleke Archana Pasupuleti Madison M Berl Source Type: research
First epileptic seizure and quality of life - A prospective study
CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that QoL may be impaired in patients diagnosed with epilepsy early, immediately after the onset of disease. Early follow-up monitoring from the beginning of patient career is important for possible interventions and to improve patients' daily life in the long term.PMID:38401415 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109704 (Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour)
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 24, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Louise Linka Selina Nephuth Iris Gorny Kristina Krause Peter Michael Mross Panagiota-Eleni Tsalouchidou Felix Zahnert Sven Fuest Katja Menzler Susanne Knake Lena Habermehl Source Type: research
Negative MRI and a seizure onset zone close to eloquent areas in FCD type II: Application of MRg-LiTT after a SEEG re-evaluation in pediatric patients with a previous failed surgery
CONCLUSIONS: The combined use of SEEG and MRg-LiTT in complex cases can lead to good outcomes both as a rescue therapy after failed surgery, but also as an alternative to open surgery after a successful SEEG-guided Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation (RF-TC). Specific SEEG patterns and a previous good outcome from RF-TC can be predictors of a favourable outcome.PMID:38401416 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109694 (Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour)
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 24, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: D Chiarello E Cognolato S Francione G Nobile L Bosisio G Barbagallo M Pacetti D Tortora G Cantalupo L Nobili A Consales Source Type: research
