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Challenges in the pharmacological management of epilepsy and its causes in the elderly
Publication date: April 2016 Source:Pharmacological Research, Volume 106 Author(s): Edoardo Ferlazzo, Chiara Sueri, Sara Gasparini, Umberto Aguglia Epilepsy represents the third most common neurological disorders in the elderly after cerebrovascular disorders and dementias. The incidence of new-onset epilepsy peaks in this age group. The most peculiar aetiologies of late-onset epilepsy are stroke, dementia, and brain tumours. However, aetiology remains unknown in about half of the patients. Diagnosis of epilepsy may be challenging due to the frequent absence of ocular witnesses and the high prevalence of seizure-mimi...
Source: Pharmacological Research - February 25, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Challenges in the pharmacological management of epilepsy and its causes in the elderly.
Publication date: Available online 16 February 2016 Source:Pharmacological Research Author(s): Edoardo Ferlazzo, Chiara Sueri, Sara Gasparini, Umberto Aguglia Epilepsy represents the third most common neurological disorders in the elderly after cerebrovascular disorders and dementias. The incidence of new-onset epilepsy peaks in this age group. The most peculiar aetiologies of late-onset epilepsy are stroke, dementia, and brain tumours. However, aetiology remains unknown in about half of the patients. Diagnosis of epilepsy may be challenging due to the frequent absence of ocular witnesses and the high prevalence of s...
Source: Pharmacological Research - February 17, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research