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Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Presenting as Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus: A Case Report (P1.333)
CONCLUSIONS: Non-convulsive status epilepticus is an extremely rare presentation of prion disease. To date, there have only been three reported cases in the literature. This case highlights the need to consider prion disease as an etiology in NCSE and NORSE.Disclosure: Dr. Alobaidy has nothing to disclose. Dr. Parker has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bershad has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Alobaidy, A., Parker, A., Bershad, E. Tags: Fungal and Other Infectious Disorders Source Type: research

A case of non-febrile seizures due to chronic salicylate intoxication following prolonged household exposure to incense stick fumes (p3.250)
Conclusion: All salicylate-containing products should have an appropriate warning label. It is important that health care providers are aware of the potential risk.Disclosure: Dr. Shekhawat has nothing to disclose. Dr. Rajagopalan has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Shekhawat, P., Rajagopalan, L. Tags: Child Neurology and Developmental Neurology: Epilepsy, Hypoxia, and Stroke Source Type: research

Severe Hypoxia with Status Epilepticus as a Possible Etiology of Sudden Death in Lesch Nyhan Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature (P3.252)
CONCLUSIONS: Severe hypoxia secondary to unrecognized nocturnal seizures may be an etiology of sudden death in Lesch Nyhan syndrome. Neurotransmitter abnormalities have been described in LNS, including alterations in adenosine, a neurotransmitter associated with death from seizure in animal models. This could be responsible for increased incidence of sudden death from seizures in LNS.Disclosure: Dr. Christy has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wilson has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Christy, A., Wilson, J. Tags: Child Neurology and Developmental Neurology: Epilepsy, Hypoxia, and Stroke Source Type: research

Nursing Home Residents with Seizure Disorders/Epilepsy: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Treatment Patterns (P1.080)
Conclusions: NHRs with seizure disorder/epilepsy have substantial physical and cognitive impairment. Nearly half were prescribed combination AED therapy, and >20[percnt] took 蠅3 different AEDs, suggesting refractory epilepsy. Additional research is needed to assess treatment outcomes and further define optimal care in this population.Disclosure: Dr. Zarowitz has nothing to disclose. Dr. Allen has nothing to disclose. Dr. OShea has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wang has nothing to disclose. Dr. Semenchuk has nothing to disclose. Dr. Barghout has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Zarowitz, B., Allen, C., OShea, T., Wang, Z., Semenchuk, M., Barghout, V. Tags: Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology: Geriatric Epilepsy, Epidemiology, and Health Services Source Type: research

Epilepsia Partialis Continua Secondary To Ischemic Stroke, Responsive To The Combination Of Levetiracetam And Lacosamide (P4.255)
CONCLUSIONS: EPC represents a condition commonly refractory to AED. We report two cases of EPC secondary to subacute and chronic IS that showed responsiveness to the combination of levetiracetam and lacosamide. Further evaluation of this AED combination in treating this difficult condition is needed.Disclosure: Dr. Thompson has nothing to disclose. Dr. Murr has nothing to disclose. Dr. Fayad has received research support from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, and St Jude Medical.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Thompson, R., Murr, N., Fayad, P. Tags: Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG): Status Epilepticus Source Type: research