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Creativity Not Influenced by Maternal Epilepsy

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- No differences in creativity emerged between children whose mothers had epilepsy and other children, new MONEAD cohort data showed. Scores on the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking-Figural (TTCT-F) creativity index (difference... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

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ClearPoint Neuro launches new OR, laser therapy systems

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

ClearPoint Neuro has launched a new operating room (OR) platform and laser therapy system called SmartFrame OR and ClearPoint Prism. The company introduced SmartFrame OR and ClearPoint Prism at the American Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ASSFN) meeting being held in Nashville, TN. It is highlighting their capabilities in courses that describe using them for epilepsy and movement disorder surgeries, it said. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

Levetiracetam induces severe psychiatric symptoms in people with epilepsy - Tao K, Chen H, Chen Y, Gu Y, Wang X.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

This study aimed to character... (Source: SafetyLit)

Will Epilepsy Meds Taken in Pregnancy Affect a Child's Creativity?

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, May 30, 2024 -- Newer epilepsy drugs taken while pregnant won’t affect the creative thinking of children, an effect that had been observed in older medications, a new study reports. Researchers found no difference in creativity... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

In Utero Exposure to Antiseizure Meds Does Not Affect Child Creativity

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 -- There are no differences in creative thinking at age 4.5 years for children of women with epilepsy (WWE) and children of healthy women (HW), but fetal antiseizure medication (ASM) exposure-dependent effects are seen for... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Patients in England ration drugs as supply crisis hits

FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

People with cystic fibrosis, epilepsy and diabetes among those struggling with medicine shortages (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)

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Brain Health Compromised by Climate Change

MedPage Today Public Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Climate change will continue to affect brain health, researchers predicted. "The scale of potential effects of climate change on neurological diseases is likely to be substantial," wrote epilepsy researcher Sanjay Sisodiya... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)

Seizure-related head injuries: a narrative review - Piwowarczyk S, Ob łój P, Janicki, Kowalik K, Łukaszuk A, Sieminski M.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases. Epileptic seizures very often result in head injuries that may lead to many adverse consequences, both acute and chronic. They contribute to the need for hospitalization, modification of treatment, ... (Source: SafetyLit)

A case of lacosamide and mirtazapine self-poisoning - Nishio T, Toukairin Y, Hoshi T, Arai T, Nogami M.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Lacosamide is a relatively new antiepileptic drug that exerts its anticonvulsant effect by selectively inactivating sodium channels. Since its launch, it has been used widely for the treatment of intractable epilepsy, but there are scant data on the toxic ... (Source: SafetyLit)

Incidence and predictors of posttraumatic epilepsy and cognitive impairment in patients with traumatic brain injury: a retrospective cohort study in Malaysia - Ngadimon IW, Mohan D, Shaikh MF, Khoo CS, Tan HJ, Chamhuri NS, Cheong WL, Aledo-Serrano A, Yong LL, Lee YM, Fadzil F, Thanabalan J.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

OBJECTIVE: Posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE) significantly impacts morbidity and mortality, yet local PTE data remain scarce. In addition, there is a lack of evidence on cognitive comorbidity in individuals with PTE in the literature. We sought to identify pote... (Source: SafetyLit)

AAN Issues Guideline for Use of Antiseizure Meds in People of Childbearing Potential

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 -- In a practice guideline issued by the American Academy of Neurology, along with the American Epilepsy Society and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, recommendations are presented for the use of antiseizure medications... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

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New Expert Guidance on Antiseizure Med Use During Pregnancy New Expert Guidance on Antiseizure Med Use During Pregnancy

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

New expert guidance to help clinicians manage the treatment of patients with epilepsy during pregnancy has been released.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Stroke, Migraine, Alzheimer's: Climate Change Will Likely Make Them Worse

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 -- Climate change is likely to make brain conditions like stroke, migraine, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis even worse, a new review warns. The potential effects of a changing climate is likely to... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

Screening for anxiety, depression and suicidality by epilepsy specialists in adult services in Scotland - Gillespie DC, Duncan SE, Flewitt BI, Sacripante R, Chin RF.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

OBJECTIVE: Clinical guidelines recommend screening people with epilepsy (PWE) regularly for mental distress, but it is unclear how guidelines are implemented. We surveyed epilepsy specialists in adult Scottish services to determine approaches used to scree... (Source: SafetyLit)

Climate Change May Worsen Health Conditions Like Dementia, Epilepsy, Depression, Study Suggests

Forbes.com Healthcare News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Increased humidity, pollution, more extreme weather events and a decrease in sunshine exposure can all lead to worsened health conditions, researchers said. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)

Premature mortality and causes of death among people with epilepsy: a nationwide population-based incident cohort study - Moon HJ, Lee H, Yoon D, Koo YS, Shin JY, Lee SY.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: People with epilepsy (PWE) are at risk of premature death with considerable variability according to the study population. We aimed to estimate the risk and causes of death in PWE according to age, disease severity, disease cours... (Source: SafetyLit)

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Two Novel Epilepsy Treatments Headed for Pivotal Trials Two Novel Epilepsy Treatments Headed for Pivotal Trials

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Two new drugs are headed toward pivotal trials after making their endpoints in phase 2 treatment-resistant epilepsy studies.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Proposed recommendations for the management of depression in adults with epilepsy: an expert consensus - Villanueva V, Artal J, Cabeza-Alvarez CI, Campos D, Castillo A, Fl órez G, Franco-Martín M, García-Portilla MP, Giráldez BG, Gotor F, Gutiérrez-Rojas L, Albanell AM, Paniagua G, Pintor L, Poza JJ, Rubio-Granero T, Toledo M, Tortosa-Conesa D, Rodriguez-Uranga J, Bobes J.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

INTRODUCTION: Experts agree that there is a need for protocols to guide health professionals on how to best manage psychiatric comorbidities in patients with epilepsy (PWE). We aimed to develop practical recommendations for key issues in the management of ... (Source: SafetyLit)

Neuralink Rival Backed By Jeff Bezos And Bill Gates Broaden Horizons With Plans To Treat Parkinson's, Epilepsy

Reuters: Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Synchron Inc., a competitor to Elon Musk‘s Neuralink Corp. backed by Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has revealed plans to extend its brain-device technology to treat conditions such as epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease. What Happened: On Thursday at the Bloomberg Tech Summit, Synchron’s founder, Tom…#synchroninc #jeffbezos #billgates #bloombergtechsummit #synchron #tomoxley #stentrode #apple #timcook #subscribe (Source: Reuters: Health)

Scientists find 57,000 cells and 150m neural connections in tiny sample of human brain

Guardian Unlimited Science — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Harvard researchers teamed up with Google to analyse the makeup of the brain, much of which is not yet understoodScientists have reconstructed a wiring diagram for a piece of human brain in unprecedented detail, revealing fresh quirks and complexities in what many regard as the most sophisticated object in the known universe.Harvard researchers teamed up with experts in machine learning at Google to map out the neural circuitry, connections, supporting cells and blood supply in a speck of healthy tissue removed from the cortex of a 45-year-old woman who had had surgery for epilepsy.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)

Medicines shortages

The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

House of Commons Library - Pharmacies in the UK dispense millions of prescription items each year. Since 2021 there have been reports of increasing supply problems affecting medicines. Recent media coverage has highlighted shortages of medicines used to treat diabetes, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and epilepsy, as well as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and others. This briefing provides information on the causes and consequences of medicines shortages in the UK and internationally, and the UK government ’s approach to address supply problems.BriefingMore detail (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)

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How a stem cell transplant could help to stop epilepsy seizures

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

More than 630,000 people in the UK have epilepsy and, as a result of sudden bursts of electrical activity in their brain, experience seizures. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

ERs Often Missing Epilepsy in Kids With'Non-Motor' Seizures

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

MONDAY, May 6, 2024 — Two-thirds of kids who suffer a subtle type of epileptic seizure go undiagnosed when they seek emergency room treatment, new research shows.“We do not know how many people are walking around with seizures that they are... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

NHS to roll out 'game-changing' laser beam surgery to prevent epileptic seizures

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The treatment for epileptic patients uses fibre-optic lasers to target affected brain tissue to help reduce seizures. It will be offered at clinics at King's College London and the Walton Centre in Liverpool. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Sleep Apnea, Low Oxygen in Sleep Linked to Late-Onset Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, May 2, 2024 -- Sleep apnea and late-midlife oxygen desaturation to less than 80 percent during sleep are associated with subsequent development of late-onset epilepsy (LOE), according to a study recently published in SLEEP. Christopher M.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Sleep Apnea Linked With Late-Life Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, May 2, 2024 -- Add one more damaging consequence of sleep apnea to the list: New research suggests it's related to late-life epilepsy. Late-onset epilepsy is defined as seizures that tend to begin only after the age of 60. The condition... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

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Depression in persons with epilepsy: lessons from case review - Abell K, Sit DK, Wisner KL.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND: Major depressive disorder is highly prevalent among persons with epilepsy (PWEs). Between 30% and 50% of PWEs suffer from depression. Many factors contribute to this prevalence, including the psychosocial impact of the diagnosis, restrictions o... (Source: SafetyLit)

Extraordinary video captures moment epileptic woman's dogs spot her seizure and run to the rescue

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

In a now-viral video shared on TikTok that has been viewed a staggering 4.9 million times, the US-based woman, Jaime Simpson, is seen lying in bed while her two service dogs relax on the floor. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Harmony Biosciences shares soar on acquisition of New Jersey epilepsy drug developer

bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The deal consists of an upfront payment of $35 million and potential milestone payments of up to $645 million. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)

Individual and neighborhood-level socioeconomic deprivation and risk of epilepsy after traumatic brain injury: a register-based cohort study - Lolk K, Werenberg Dreier J, Christensen J.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Highlights • Measures of individual and neighborhood-level deprivation were both associated with higher incidence rates of traumatic brain injury. • In the absence of traumatic brain injury, individual-level deprivation was associated with high... (Source: SafetyLit)

Low oxygen during sleep and sleep apnea linked to epilepsy in older adults

National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Findings provide further insight into the complex relationship between sleep disorders and epilepsy. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)

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Scientists restore brain cells impaired by a rare genetic disorder

NPR Health and Science — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A therapy that restores brain cells impaired by a rare genetic disorder may offer a strategy for treating conditions like autism, epilepsy, and schizophrenia. (Source: NPR Health and Science)

How Do You Diagnose Cerebral Palsy?

PediatricEducation.org — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Discussion Cerebral palsy (CP) is defined as “…a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitation, that are attributed to non-progressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant brain.” It is the most common physical disability in childhood. It occurs in 1:500 live births, with a prevalence as high as 2.1 case/ 1000 persons. Most patients are born full term. There are 4 CP types: Spastic Occurs in 85-91% May occur in one or more limbs Unilateral (hemiplegia, 38%), bilateral (diplegia, 37% with lower limbs affected more than upper extremities), and quadriplegia (24%) Dyskinetic Occurs in 4-7% All limbs affected Ataxic Occurs in 4-6% All limbs affected Hypotonic Occurs in 2% All limbs affected...

What's Behind a Woman's 43-Year History of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy?

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Seizures were triggered by exposure to cold due to reflex epilepsy (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

Johns Hopkins epilepsy device spinout names new CEO

bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The new CEO of EpiWatch hopes FDA approval can propel the company toward the commercial launch of an application that turns an Apple Watch into a seizure detector. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)

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I suffered panic attacks after my break-up - but they were actually a sign of epilepsy: Mother, 29, says she was misdiagnosed with depression

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Madeleine Dippnall, 29, from Cornwall was told by doctors her panic attacks were caused by depression and PTSD. But she was actually suffering from epilepsy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Structured Seizure Action Plan Beneficial for Adults With Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- Implementing a structured seizure action plan (SAP) in an adult epilepsy center increases provider utilization and is associated with increased patient knowledge, according to a study published in the June issue of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Sociodemographic and clinical risk factors for suicidal ideation and suicide attempt in functional/dissociative seizures and epilepsy: a large cohort study - Faiman I, Hodsoll J, Jasani I, Young AH, Shotbolt P.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND: People with functional/dissociative seizures (FDS) are at elevated suicidality risk. OBJECTIVE: To identify risk factors for suicidality in FDS or epilepsy. METHODS: Retrospective cohort study from the UK's largest tertiary ment... (Source: SafetyLit)

Inpatient Rehab Program Aids Adaptation to Epilepsy Diagnosis

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 -- An inpatient, epilepsy-related rehabilitation program shows lasting effects on several aspects of adaptation to epilepsy and quality of life, according to a study published April 16 in Epilepsia. Ulrich Specht, from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Hemorrhagic Complications Rare After Cranial Epilepsy Surgery

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 -- Hemorrhagic complications are uncommon after cranial epilepsy surgery, according to a study published online April 12 in World Neurosurgery.Yong Liu, from the The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

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New Brain Target Key to Easing Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 -- Some people with tough-to-treat epilepsy might benefit if doctors target a brain region newly linked to the disorder, a new study suggests.Seizures declined by 83% after a patient underwent surgery that removed almost... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

Long Covid trials aim to clear lingering virus —and help patients in need

ScienceNOW — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

One Monday morning last September, Shelley Hayden pulled into a parking spot in an underground garage at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). She switched off the ignition, pushed the red record button on her cellphone, and gazed into the camera. “The time has come,” said Hayden, long dark-blond hair framing her blue eyes. “Here we are, I’m actually getting to do something.” More than 3 years earlier, in the summer of 2020, Hayden had come down with COVID-19 while visiting family in Colorado. Since then she’s been plagued by the disease’s cruel sequel, Long Covid, whose symptoms include overwhelming fatigue, difficulty thinking, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal complications, and headaches. There are no proven treatments. Speaking earlier this year fro...

Insights into epileptogenesis from post-traumatic epilepsy - Pease M, Gupta K, Mosh é SL, Correa DJ, Galanopoulou AS, Okonkwo DO, Gonzalez-Martinez J, Shutter L, Diaz-Arrastia R, Castellano JF.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) accounts for 5% of all epilepsies. The incidence of PTE after traumatic brain injury (TBI) depends on the severity of injury, approaching one in three in groups with the most severe injuries. The repeated seizures that charact... (Source: SafetyLit)

French-led team unveils 11.7 tesla MRI scans of human brain

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A research group based in Saclay, near Paris, has taken the wraps off what it claims are the world's first MRI scans of the human brain in vivo taken at a field strength of 11.7 tesla. President Emmanuel Macron has congratulated the researchers on social media. "The first images surpassed our expectations, giving after just four minutes, mind-blowing brain images without any artifacts, with superb tissue contrast and resolution, which represents a volume equivalent to a few thousand neurons," Denis Le Bihan, PhD, founding director of the NeuroSpin research facility and founder of Iseult Project of the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), told AuntMinnieEurope.com on April 3. "Such images would require hours to obtain with conventional MRI systems." Axial view o...

Psychiatric and behavioral concerns of perampanel with concomitant levetiracetam in children with epilepsy - Kim JS, Kim WS, Sung WY, Woo H.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

PURPOSE: Perampanel (PER) is expanding the therapeutic scope for pediatric epilepsy owing to its efficacy and favorable safety profile. However, concerns about psychiatric and behavioral adverse events (PBAEs) in combination therapy with levetiracetam (LEV... (Source: SafetyLit)

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How Saudi investors found their way into an East Bay biotech targeting epilepsy

bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Hevolution ’s first Bay Area investment, in a Berkeley company, could help the company target Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)

Stoke Therapeutics plans $75M public offering on heels of Dravet trial results

bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The Bedford-based biotech ’s are trading at the highest point since October 2022 after it announced promising results from an early-stage trial of its drug for a rare, debilitating form of epilepsy that affects children. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)

Trial results for Dravet drug spurs stock surge at Bedford biotech

bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Stoke Therapeutics, which develops RNA-altering drugs for rare diseases, announced what it called “landmark” results from an early-stage trial of a drug for a rare, debilitating form of epilepsy that affects children. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)

Auburn installs Siemens Magnetom 7T MRI scanner

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Auburn University has installed Siemens' Magnetom 7T MRI scanner in its College of Engineering. The scanner features dedicated radiofrequency sodium imaging coils and parallel transmit technology and will be used for brain and knee imaging, with a clinical focus on better understanding epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and other disorders.Siemens' Magnetom 7T MRI scanner.PR Newswire Projects currently underway that will use the scanner include research exploring post-traumatic stress disorder biomarkers in senior adults via spectroscopy, comparing brain connectivity between healthy populations with mental illness with a focus on the interaction between cognition and emotions, muscle and brain energy production capacity on the cells, how AI can be used to predict brain disorders and human/ani...

The fight to cure South Sudan ’s mysterious neurological disorder

Guardian Unlimited Science — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Nodding syndrome is a distressing disease that stunts growth, harms brains and sparks convulsions. Though its cause is still unknown, there is now hope that epilepsy drugs can help afflicted childrenThe other children move away, frightened, when the convulsions start. Tabo takes a long, guttural breath before slumping on to the ground unconscious, her entire body shaking. The 17-year-old ’s mother, Penina Monyo Gulu Biro, gently holds the girl while the attack lasts.A minute or two later, Tabo (pictured above) sits up again, tears rolling down her cheeks. “She cries because she’s sad to be like this,” says Biro.An aerial view of the Dombolo River, near Mvolo town, in South Sudan ’s Western Equatoria stateContinue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)

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'I had an epileptic seizure and fell down a mountain - this is how it changed my life'

Daily Express - Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

An epileptic seizure caused Maria Domsova to fall down a mountain, resulting in a dramatic emergency rescue (Source: Daily Express - Health)

Posttraumatic epilepsy in chronic disorders of consciousness due to severe traumatic brain injury after traffic accidents - Yasuda S, Yano H, Ikegame Y, Kumagai M, Iwama T, Shinoda J, Izumo T.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical state of posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE) in patients with chronic disorders of consciousness (CDC) due to severe traumatic brain injury (STBI) after traffic accidents and clarify the risk factors for seizure occurrence in suc... (Source: SafetyLit)

Brain network entropy, depression, and quality of life in people with traumatic brain injury and seizure disorders - Allendorfer JB, Nenert R, Goodman AM, Kakulamarri P, Correia S, Philip NS, LaFrance WCJ, Szaflarski JP.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

OBJECTIVE: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often precedes the onset of epileptic (ES) or psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) with depression being a common comorbidity. The relationship between depression severity and quality of life (QOL) may be related... (Source: SafetyLit)

Clearance for driving in genetic generalized epilepsy - Desai J, Sadrieh K, Singh E.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A key aspect of management of genetic generalized epilepsy involves assessing seizure control and deciding suitability for driving motor vehicles. We surveyed child neurologists and pediatric epileptologists on key questions that practitioners should ask p... (Source: SafetyLit)

Common Epilepsy, Migraine Drug Topiramate Won't Raise Odds for Autism in Offspring

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 -- A common antiseizure drug used to treat epilepsy, migraines and bipolar disorder does not appear to increase the risk of autism for kids exposed to it in the womb, a new study says. Topiramate does not contribute to any... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

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New Data Fuel Debate on Autism and Prenatal Topiramate Exposure

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- The incidence of autism spectrum disorder was higher among children exposed to topiramate in the second half of pregnancy than in the general population, but not relative to other children born to women with epilepsy, a study... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

Major Congenital Malformation Risk Lower With Several Epilepsy Drugs

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, and lamotrigine had the lowest prevalence of major congenital malformations (MCMs) compared with other monotherapy anti-seizure medications (ASMs) for pregnant women with epilepsy, a prospective... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

Epilepsy as a cause of burns: our experience in Ain Shams University burn unit - Mabrouk A, Hammad MR, Mabrouk A, Badawy MS.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Lack of patient education, unaffordable or inaccessible medications, especially in low- and middle-income countries such as Egypt, leave patients with epilepsy at a higher risk of suffering burn-related injuries especially with the unpredictable nature of ... (Source: SafetyLit)

Epilepsy Linked to Higher COVID Hospitalization, Death Rates Epilepsy Linked to Higher COVID Hospitalization, Death Rates

Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Epilepsy was linked to a significantly increased the risk for hospitalization and death from COVID-19 early in the pandemic, while healthcare utilization rates declined.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)

Service Dogs Lead to Fewer Seizures in Resistant Epilepsy Service Dogs Lead to Fewer Seizures in Resistant Epilepsy

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Working with a trained service dog is associated with fewer seizures in patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

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The prevalence of depression in patients with epilepsy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Swailem SK, Bamogaddam FA, Al-Attas AA.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

OBJECTIVE Among patients with epilepsy (PWE), the prevalence of depression ranges from 30% to 50%, with a 5-25% prevalence of suicide. Depression and epilepsy affect daily tasks such as driving, employment, and physical activity. Depression is the most com... (Source: SafetyLit)

Epilepsy patients at increased risk of death from Covid-19

Nursing in Practice — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

People with epilepsy are at increased risk of being hospitalised with and dying from Covid-19 infections compared to people without epilepsy, a new study has shown. Researchers at the Universities of Swansea and Edinburgh found that epilepsy patients were 60 per cent more likely to be hospitalised and 33 per cent more likely to die... Read moreThe post Epilepsy patients at increased risk of death from Covid-19 appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)

Lucid Moments in Late Dementia; Seizure Dogs and Epilepsy; Wildfire Smoke Effects

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Researchers characterized lucid episodes among people with late-stage Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. (Alzheimer's & Dementia) Seizure dogs reduced seizure frequency in adults with medically refractory epilepsy... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

Does Prenatal ASM Use Raise Epilepsy Risk in Offspring? Does Prenatal ASM Use Raise Epilepsy Risk in Offspring?

Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Maternal use of antiseizure medications during pregnancy did not increase children's epilepsy risk beyond that associated with maternal epilepsy itself.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)

Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Meds May Not Increase Epilepsy Risk in Children

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 -- The associations between prenatal exposure to certain antiseizure medications (ASMs) and epilepsy risk among children are attenuated in sensitivity analyses, according to a study published online Feb. 26 in JAMA Network... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

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Service Dogs May Lessen Seizure Frequency in Folks With Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 -- Perhaps by reducing anxiety, a service dog can help reduce seizures in people with tough-to-treat epilepsy, a new study finds. A group of 25 study participants had an average 31% fewer seizures after months of owning a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

Posttraumatic Epilepsy Tied to Higher Dementia Risk Posttraumatic Epilepsy Tied to Higher Dementia Risk

Medscape Medical News Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Posttraumatic epilepsy was associated with a significantly higher risk for long-term dementia compared with no history of either head injury or epilepsy or either condition alone.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

Seizure Dogs Can Reduce Seizure Frequency, Improve HRQoL in Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2024 -- An intervention involving seizure dogs can reduce seizure frequency and increase the number of seizure-free days among people living with severe medically refractory epilepsy, according to a study published online Feb.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Seizure Frequency Reduced by Seizure Dogs, and Improve HRQoL in Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Gabapentin in drugged driving investigations - Bierly JJ, Chan-Hosokawa A.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The increasing use and misuse of gabapentin pose a major risk to public health and traffic safety. Gabapentin has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 1993 for adjunctive therapy in the treatment of epilepsy and neuralgia but is in... (Source: SafetyLit)

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My epilepsy is so sensitive that a seizure can be triggered by camera flashes or the sun shining through railings... and I can never go to a nightclub again

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Harry Jones, right, was diagnosed aged 17. 'I was having spasms in my arms and legs and they could last seconds or minutes, but I thought I was just tired,' he says. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Do Antiseizure Meds During Pregnancy Influence Kids' Epilepsy Risk?

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Children of mothers with epilepsy who used valproate or other antiseizure medications (ASMs) during pregnancy were more likely to develop epilepsy as well, a cohort study of more than 38,000 kids suggested, although causality... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

Do Epilepsy Drugs During Pregnancy Influence Kids' Epilepsy Risk?

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Rethinking epilepsy diagnosis and medical fitness to drive laws - Fitzsimmons M, Drabiak K.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Driving is an essential aspect of an individual's autonomy and ability to function as an active member of the community, travel to work, and participate in social functions. A variety of neurological conditions such as epilepsy, dementia, and Parkinson's d... (Source: SafetyLit)

Epilepsy and driving: A preliminary survey of people with epilepsy at an epilepsy clinic in China - Li X, Pei Y, Ge Y, Xu L, Zhang Y, Zheng L, Ding D, Hong Z, PeiminYu.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

This study aimed to investigate the current driving status of patients at an epil... (Source: SafetyLit)

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Epidemiology, risk factors, and biomarkers of post-traumatic epilepsy: a comprehensive overview - Kazis D, Chatzikonstantinou S, Ciobica A, Kamal FZ, Burlui V, Calin G, Mavroudis I.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

This paper presents an in-depth exploration of Post-Traumatic Epilepsy (PTE), a complex neurological disorder following traumatic brain injury (TBI), characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. With TBI being a global health concern, understanding PTE... (Source: SafetyLit)

Low-grade parental gonosomal mosaicism in CHD2 siblings with Smith-Magenis-like syndrome - Cogliati F, Straniero L, Rimoldi V, Masciadri M, Perego S, Rinaldi B, Milani D, Gentilini D, Larizza L, Asselta R, Russo S, Bedeschi MF.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Loss-of-function CHD2 (chromodomain helicase DNA-binding protein 2) mutations are associated with a spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders often including early-onset generalized seizures, photosensitivity, and epileptic encephalopathies. Patients show p... (Source: SafetyLit)

Can the Ketogenic Diet Treat Mental Illness?

MedPage Today Psychiatry — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- The ketogenic diet has long been known for its use in treatment-resistant epilepsy, but attention is now turning to its potential benefits in mental illness as well. Could something as simple as a diet actually improve notoriously... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults with epilepsy: an indirect relationship with suicide risk - Choi EJ, Jung M, Kim TY, Kim B, Lee SA.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for ADHD and determine whether ADHD is directly associated with the risk of suicide in adults with epil... (Source: SafetyLit)

Validation of a fast LC-PDA method for the quantification of cannabinoids in commercial tea samples - Mouton M, Gerber M, Van der Kooy F.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Cannabis and cannabinoids are currently being used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including, but not limited to, cancer, epilepsy, and pain management. Since the legalization of cannabis-containing (mainly cannabidiol) products, in many coun... (Source: SafetyLit)

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UT Health San Antonio doctors among first to implant rechargeable deep brain stimulation device

PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

New neurostimulator used by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio offers significant benefit for those with Parkinson's disease, dystonia, epilepsy and essential tremor conditions. SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doctors at The University of Texas... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)

How PCPs Can Contribute to Epilepsy Care How PCPs Can Contribute to Epilepsy Care

Medscape Pharmacist Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

With a nationwide shortage of neurologists, primary care providers must understand the basics of seizure treatment and promote self-management skills in their patients with epilepsy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)

Patient returns to Baptist Hospital as a teammate 20 years after receiving treatment for epilepsy

bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Over the past 100 years, North Carolina Baptist Hospital has provided lifesaving and often life-altering care that has inspired many recovered patients to give back. Some contribute financially and some become volunteers, while a few — like Buffy Jester — choose full-time careers in health care. On May 12, 1995, when Jester was 20 years old, North Carolina Baptist Hospital surgeons successfully removed part of her brain to control seizures that had been worsening for a decade. Twenty years later,… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)

Contents of Charles Darwin ’s entire personal library revealed for first time

Guardian Unlimited Science — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

300-page catalogue details thousands of books, journals, pamphlets and articles in naturalist ’s libraryDetails of Charles Darwin ’s vast personal library, from a paper on epileptic guinea pigs to the Elizabeth Gaskell novel he adored, are being published in their entirety for the first time.The project has involved nearly two decades of painstaking, detective-like work to track down the thousands of books, journals, pamphlets and articles in the naturalist ’s library.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)

Higher risk of cerebral palsy, seizures/epilepsy, visual- and hearing impairments, cancer, injury and child abuse in children with congenital anomalies: data from the EUROlinkCAT study - Urhoj SK, Morris J, Loane M, Ballardini E, Barrachina-Bonet L, Cavero-Carbonell C, Coi A, Gissler M, Given J, Heino A, Jordan S, Neville A, Santoro M, Tan J, Tucker D, Wellesley D, Garne E, Damkjaer M.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

AIM: The aim is to examine the risk of cerebral palsy, seizures/epilepsy, visual- and hearing impairments, cancer, injury/poisoning and child abuse in children with and without a congenital anomaly up to age 5 and 10 years. METHODS: This is a popul... (Source: SafetyLit)

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Guidelines Updated by National Association of Epilepsy Centers

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

FRIDAY, Feb. 9, 2024 -- Updated evidence-based guidelines have been developed by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers and published online Feb. 2 in Neurology. Fred A. Lado, M.D., Ph.D., from the Zucker School of Medicine at... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Epilepsy-focused cell therapy biotech lands $120 million for potential 'game-changer'

bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The one-time treatment could be transformative to patients with the most common form of focal epilepsy and, potentially, in Alzheimer's disease and other nervous system disorders. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)

Alzheimer's Disease and Epilepsy: New Clues to the Link Alzheimer's Disease and Epilepsy: New Clues to the Link

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Dr Andrew Wilner interviews Dr Christos Lisgaras about his research exploring the link between epileptic seizures and Alzheimer's disease, recently presented at the American Epilepsy Society meeting.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Mayo Clinic Minute: SUDEP is a rare but deadly epilepsy complication

News from Mayo Clinic — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Seizures are produced by abnormal electrical activity in the brain that builds up and produces symptoms. About 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, which is a neurologic disorder that causes seizures. And as Dr. Anthony Fine, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Mayo Clinic, explains, there's also a rare complication of epilepsy that exists which can be deadly. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/vCMDRPNOPqc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:10) is in the downloads at the end… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

Health scandal victims need payouts soon - report

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Patient watchdog calls for payouts for those left disabled by an epilepsy drug or hurt by pelvic mesh. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

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New, Updated Guidelines for Comprehensive Epilepsy Care New, Updated Guidelines for Comprehensive Epilepsy Care

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Updated recommendations outline key healthcare services that dedicated epilepsy centers should provide to deliver the highest quality of care.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

How Implanted Brain Chips Like Neuralink Could Change Our Lives

TIME: Science — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Elon Musk announced on Monday that the first human has received a brain implant through his Neuralink startup—marking a new step forward for the company and its goal to connect the human brain to computers. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “The first human received an implant from @Neuralink yesterday and is recovering well,” Musk announced in a post on X on Monday evening. “Initial results show promising neuron spike detection.” Neuralink’s current trial, named the The PRIME Study, is aimed at providing individuals with quadriplegia the ability to control external devices with their thoughts. Experts in the field say that the technology, known as brain-computer interface (BCI), has a wide range of potential applications—pa...

Transition of Epilepsy Care From Pediatric to Adult Lacking Transition of Epilepsy Care From Pediatric to Adult Lacking

Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Finding a neurologist who treats adults — and has the expertise and interest to care for such patients — can be difficult.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)

Adverse Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Up for Moderate, Late Preemies

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

TUESDAY, Jan. 30, 2024 -- Children born moderately or late preterm have increased risks for adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes, including motor, cognitive, epileptic, visual, and hearing impairments, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Strict new prescription rules introduced as anti-epilepsy drug leads to birth defects

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Birth defects linked to potent anti-epilepsy pills have led to strict new prescription rules being introduced. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

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Pregabalin use in forensic hospitals and prisons in German speaking countries-a survey study of physicians - Novotny M, Bulla J, Hubl D, Fischer SKM, Grosshans M, Gutzeit A, Bilke-Hentsch O, Seifritz E, Mutschler J.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND: Pregabalin is a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) analog that was approved in the EU in 2004 for the treatment of neuropathic pain, generalized anxiety disorder and epilepsy. Since its introduction, pregabalin abuse and misuse has increased signif... (Source: SafetyLit)

Proposed mechanisms of tau: relationships to traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, and epilepsy - Martin SP, Leeman-Markowski BA.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), Alzheimer's disease (AD), and epilepsy share proposed mechanisms of injury, including neuronal excitotoxicity, cascade signaling, and activation of protein biomarkers such as tau. Although tau is typically present intracellula... (Source: SafetyLit)

The supply chain for HRT is 'broken' and patients are being put at risk amid a shortage of common medicines, chemists warn

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Industry leaders say they are regularly struggling to source hormone replacement therapies and drugs for ADHD, diabetes and epilepsy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Can ictal SPECT make a comeback in epilepsy patients?

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A feasibility study could could revive interest in SPECT seizure imaging to help neurosurgeons guide brain surgery in epilepsy patients, according to a team in Switzerland.The researchers leveraged what they described as an untapped opportunity that allowed them to perform SPECT just seconds after triggering seizures, with the imaging visualizing brain regions associated with language difficulties in three patients, noted lead author Sabry Barlatey, MD, PhD, of University Hospital of Bern, and colleagues.“We show that triggering of seizures with direct electric stimulation for ictal SPECT imaging is convenient, spares resources, and can be clinically useful,” the group wrote. The article was published January 11 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.Delineating brain areas of seizure onse...

Researchers to use MRI for epilepsy surgery decision-making

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Vanderbilt University, and University of Pennsylvania researchers received a $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to collaborate on the development of new brain network-based tools for epilepsy surgery decision-making.VUMC said current clinical tools guiding surgical decisions are limited, in part because of an incomplete understanding of brain connectivity patterns in focal epilepsy. The newly funded project will combine MRI structural and functional connectivity analyses with intracranial recordings and neurostimulation measures. The goal is to develop hypothesis-driven and machine learning-based analyses to aid physicians in patient selection, surgical outcome prediction, and localization of surgical targets.The fiv...

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Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy: a critical view of the literature - Giussani G, Falcicchio G, La Neve A, Costagliola G, Striano P, Scarabello A, Mostacci B, Beghi E.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is a sudden, unexpected, witnessed or unwitnessed, non-traumatic and non-drowning death, occurring in benign circumstances, in an individual with epilepsy, with or without evidence for a seizure and excluding doc... (Source: SafetyLit)

Clinical profile, management and risk factors for seizure-related burn injuries among patients with epilepsy in southwest China - Wang Y, Luo L, Li H, Li M, Huang Y, Huang Y, Luo G, Liu M.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

OBJECTIVE: The epidemiological information associated with seizure-related burn injuries is lacking in China. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the clinical profile, management, outcome, and risk factors of burns that are directly caused by seizures am... (Source: SafetyLit)

Praxis announces $150M offering after stock surge on epilepsy drug data

bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A Boston biotech that presented promising data this week in a mid-stage trial of its drug to treat epilepsy has raised $150 million in a secondary stock offering. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)

Akumentis Healthcare launches drug for treatment of epilepsy

The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

"We understand the immense physical and emotional toll that frequent seizures can have on patients and their families," Akumentis Executive Director Kanishk Jain said. This is the driving force behind our commitment to developing novel solutions that effectively relieves the complexities of these disorders, he added. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)

Genetic diversity drives extreme responses to traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic epilepsy - Shannon T, Cotter C, Fitzgerald J, Houle S, Levine N, Shen Y, Rajjoub N, Dobres S, Iyer S, Xenakis J, Lynch R, de Villena FPM, Kokiko-Cochran O, Gu B.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex and heterogeneous condition that can cause wide-spectral neurological sequelae such as behavioral deficits, sleep abnormalities, and post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE). However, understanding the interaction of TBI phen... (Source: SafetyLit)

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Mercaptor Introduces Powerful CAPTON ™️ Platform for Precision Neurology

PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

New Technology Addresses Brain Trauma Including Alzheimer's, TBI, and Epilepsy SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercaptor Inc, a privately held pharmaceutical company, today announced a breakthrough platform for the CNS. The pivotal technology overcomes challenges that... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)

Epilepsy drug shows promise in slowing joint degeneration in osteoarthritis

Yale Science and Health News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Yale researchers have identified a drug target that may alleviate the joint breakdown associated with the debilitating condition. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)

Why This Biotech Catapulted 316%, Leading An Industrywide Rally

Reuters: Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Biotech stock Longboard Pharmaceuticals (LBPH) launched to a record high Tuesday, catapulting as much as 326%, after the company announced promising test results for a seizure treatment. The company is working on a treatment for developmental and epileptic encephalopathies. These are epileptic…#lbph #pacific #longboard #marketsmithcom #ibddigital #ibd #allisongatlin #ibdagatlin (Source: Reuters: Health)

Neurology-Focused Longboard Pharmaceuticals' Stock Soars Over 200% Today - Here's Why

Reuters: Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Longboard Pharmaceuticals Inc LBPH released topline data from the PACIFIC Phase 1b/2a study evaluating bexicaserin (LP352) for seizures associated with a broad range of Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEEs). In the study, 52 participants were enrolled to evaluate the safety,…#lbph #pacificphase #lp352 #tid #n35 #ds #lgs #deeother #bexicaserin #pacificstudy (Source: Reuters: Health)

Parents ask for medical cannabis to treat children with severe epilepsy - but are offered brain surgery by the NHS first

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Several families have told the Mail their children were offered the 'insanely invasive procedure' which involves detaching one side of the brain from the other and can cause sight loss. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

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Brain surgery teen to have first seizure-free Christmas

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Angus Bain, 17, has suffered debilitating epileptic fits every week throughout his childhood. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

New gene-altering jab offers hope to children with drug-resistant epilepsy developed by researchers at University College London

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Some 600,000 people in the UK have epilepsy. Seizures are the most common symptom and occur when electrical impulses that ferry messages between cells in the brain get disrupted. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod to sell generic anti-epileptic medication

The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Zydus Lifesciences has received approval from the US FDA to market Lacosamide Tablets, a generic anti-epileptic medication used to treat partial-onset seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. The product will be manufactured at the company's manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)

The keto diet protects against epileptic seizures. Scientists are uncovering why

UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is more than just a trendy weight-loss tactic. It has also been known to help control seizures in children with epilepsy, particularly those who don ’t respond to first-line anti-seizure medications.In a new UCLA study published in the journalCell Reports, researchers demonstrate that the changes the diet causes in the human gut microbiome — the trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in the digestive tract — can confer protection against seizures in mice.Understanding how the function of the microbiome is altered by the diet could aid in the development of new therapeutic approaches that incorporate these beneficial changes while avoiding certain drawbacks of the diet, said the study ’s lead author, Gregory Lum, a post...

Keto Diet on Par With Further Medication for Infants With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(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)

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More Evidence Modified Atkins Diet Lowers Seizures in Adults More Evidence Modified Atkins Diet Lowers Seizures in Adults

Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Anticoagulants Safe With Enzyme-Inducing Meds for Epilepsy Anticoagulants Safe With Enzyme-Inducing Meds for Epilepsy

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

TheraSpecs ® Announces Groundbreaking New Product Lines to Tackle Brain Injuries, Epilepsy, and More

PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Epilepsy Linked to Earlier, More Rapid, Cognitive Decline Epilepsy Linked to Earlier, More Rapid, Cognitive Decline

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Spotting Epilepsy in Kids Isn't Always Easy: Know the Signs

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

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Genetic Testing Warranted in Epilepsy of Unknown Origin Genetic Testing Warranted in Epilepsy of Unknown Origin

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Sleep Disorders Linked to Increased Mortality in Epilepsy Sleep Disorders Linked to Increased Mortality in Epilepsy

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Cognitive Decline May Come Earlier for People With Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Surgery Helps Kids With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy, But Race Could Hinder Access

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Poverty Tied to Poor Cognition in Patients With Epilepsy Poverty Tied to Poor Cognition in Patients With Epilepsy

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

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Teens With Epilepsy Face Higher Odds for Eating Disorders

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Unidentified intracranial foreign body in an epileptic child: infanticide or child abuse? - Ullah Z, Ur Rehman M, Akbar A, Tasneem S, Jadoon SK.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

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.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Life with epilepsy: A young adult ’s inspiring journey to seizure freedom

bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Cam set up to check on dog's seizures captures something unexpected instead

Reuters: Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

After learning that her dog was diagnosed with epilepsy in August, Nicola Boyd decided to set up a camera in the house to capture any moment her dog might have a seizure while she wasn't at home. The idea is brilliant and will work, but the camera has only captured Dezzie the lurcher dog doing the…#nicolaboyd #dezzie #tiktok #keeshonds #belgian #irish #siberian (Source: Reuters: Health)

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Deployment History Has Differential Impact on Epilepsy in Veterans With TBI

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 -- For veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI), deployment history has a significant differential impact on epilepsy predictors, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in Neurology. Amy K. Henion, M.P.H., from the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Yoga Linked to Seizure, Anxiety Reduction in Epilepsy Yoga Linked to Seizure, Anxiety Reduction in Epilepsy

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A 3-month yoga module that integrated breathing, meditation, and stretching exercises was associated with fewer seizures and less self-perceived stigma and anxiety in people with epilepsy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Sports and epilepsy: a comprehensive review in the Japanese context - Takagi S.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

:Introduction: Epilepsy, affecting 1% of the global population, is a neuropsychiatric disease often co-occurring with psychiatric disorders. It is characterized by recurrent "epileptic seizures" caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which po... (Source: SafetyLit)

Adaptive Functioning Not Affected in Children of Women With Epilepsy

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Adaptive functioning scores did not differ between children of women with and without epilepsy, but a significant decrease in functioning was seen with increasing third-trimester levels of anti-seizure medications (ASMs), the... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

The impact of recreational cannabis use on neuropsychological function in epilepsy - Roberts-West L, Baxendale S.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Cannabis use is associated with neuropsychological impairments in the general population, but little is known about the impact on cognitive function in people with epilepsy who are already at increased risk of difficulties due to the essential comorbiditie... (Source: SafetyLit)

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InMed.AI gets FDA nod for NeuroShield

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Pune, India-based InMed.AI (InMed Prognostics) has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its NeuroShield technology for use in MRI.NeuroShield is a fully automated brain geometry- and cloud-based platform designed for neurologists and neuroradiologists. The software takes 3D MR images as inputs and automatically calculates brain volumes that can assist physicians in developing treatment plans for patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and epilepsy, InMed said.In a trial with 280 patients drawn from different parts of the U.S., NeuroShield demonstrated high accuracy across scanners of different magnetic strengths, clinical subgroups, gender, age, and slice thickness, according to the company. Ne...

'Dogtor' and doctor return joy to boy with severe epilepsy

News from Mayo Clinic — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

When Jules and Jason Hunter felt like they were losing their son Calvin to severe epilepsy that caused his motor and communication skills to decline, they turned to Mayo Clinic for a second opinion. A doctor and a "dogtor" — as his nametag says — helped Calvin regain abilities and his smile. Watch: 'Dogtor' and doctor return joy to boy with severe epilepsy https://youtu.be/KikeEOqJOOI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (2:41) is in the downloads at the end… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

Yoga Intervention Can Reduce Felt Stigma in Epilepsy Patients

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 -- For patients with epilepsy, yoga therapy plus psychoeducation can reduce felt stigma, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in Neurology.Kirandeep Kaur, Ph.D., from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Assistance Dogs Benefit Patients With Various Diseases Assistance Dogs Benefit Patients With Various Diseases

Medscape Allergy Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Trained dogs cannot only help patients with disabilities but also detect SARS-CoV-2 infection, cancer, and imminent epileptic seizures.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)

Yoga may reduce epilepsy seizures and ease stress of stigma, study finds

Daily Express - Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A study in India looked at the physical and mental health benefits of breathing and stretching exercises on people diagnosed with epilepsy. (Source: Daily Express - Health)

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RNA Therapeutics Will'Change Everything' in Epilepsy RNA Therapeutics Will'Change Everything' in Epilepsy

Medscape Pathology Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The development of RNA therapeutics for epilepsy will"change everything" because it opens up entirely new druggable targets and address the underlying causes of epilepsy, experts say.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)

Effective epilepsy surgery for post-traumatic west syndrome following abusive head trauma - Tsuchiya H, Shibata T, Sasaki T, Inoue T, Date I, Akiyama T, Kobayashi K.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

West syndrome, an infantile developmental and epileptic encephalopathy with a deleterious impact on long-term development, requires early treatment to minimize developmental abnormality; in such cases, epilepsy surgery should be considered a powerful thera... (Source: SafetyLit)

Nigeria: Power Supply Improved, but Challenges Persist At Nyikangbe Health Clinic

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

[Nigeria Health Watch] After years of enduring epileptic electricity supply, health workers at the Elizabeth Shaba Maternal and Child Health Clinic in Nyikangbe community, Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, said power supply has improved, making it possible for them to preserve vaccines for use in during the day. Established in 2008 by the Niger State Ministry of Health, a Nigeria Health Watch report in July 2022 noted that the facility had struggled with inadequate electricity, affecting vaccine storage, (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

Telemedicine for Epilepsy Care a Win-Win Telemedicine for Epilepsy Care a Win-Win

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The availability of telehealth for epilepsy care led to significantly fewer missed appointments at a clinic in Kentucky and could be a path to bridging inequities in care nationwide.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Families forced to smuggle in life-saving cannabis oil for children with epilepsy amid shortages of medical wonderdrug in the UK

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The Mail has spoken to two families left with no choice but to travel to Holland and smuggle cannabis oils back after a pharmacy in the UK didn't have enough to go around. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

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Researchers offer hypothesis for long COVID brain fog

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A group in France has offered an explanation for long COVID brain fog, with the concept based on a visual brain pattern they discovered on patient PET scans, according to a study published October 13 in Medical Hypotheses. “We hypothesize that the hypometabolism pattern observed in long COVID patients with brain fog using F-18 FDG-PET might primarily be a signature of astrocyte-related glutamatergic dysregulation,” wrote lead study author Eric Guedj, MD, PhD, of Marseille University Hospital.That is, brain inflammation triggered by COVID-19 infections may disrupt how astrocyte cells regulate glutamate, a neurotransmitter involved in energy metabolism, and this malfunction ultimately leads to cognitive fatigue, the authors explained.Moreover, the researchers proposed targeting the malfu...

Prevalence of suicidality in children and adolescents with depressive disorders with and without epilepsy - Hague C, Waber D, Rotenberg A, Vega C.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

OBJECTIVE: Children with epilepsy (CWE) are at risk for a range of adverse emotional, behavioral, and social outcomes. Approximately one-third of CWE experience depressive disorders, and up to 20% of children and adolescents with epilepsy may experience su... (Source: SafetyLit)

Saving lives, improving mothers ’ care: lessons learned to inform maternity care from the UK and Ireland Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths and Morbidity 2019-21

The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

This report, the tenth MBRRACE-UK annual report of the Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths and Morbidity, includes surveillance data on women who died during or up to one year after pregnancy between 2019 and 2021 in the UK. In addition, it also includes confidential enquiries into the care of women who died between 2019 and 2021 in the UK and Ireland from obstetric haemorrhage, amniotic fluid embolism, anaesthetic causes, infection, general medical and surgical disorders and epilepsy and stroke. The report also includes a Morbidity Confidential Enquiry into the care of women with morbidity following repeat caesarean birth.ReportMore detail (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)

Premature mortality risk in individuals with convulsive epilepsy: results from a longitudinal, prospective, population-based study - Liu Q, Tan B, Zhang J, Jin Y, Lei P, Wang X, Li M, Jia X, Zhang Q.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

OBJECTIVE To assess premature mortality and identify associated risk factors among individuals with convulsive epilepsy in resource-poor settings using a longitudinal, prospective, population-based approach. Method The study recruited people with con... (Source: SafetyLit)

Is childhood trauma a risk factor for resistant epilepsy? - Yilg ör A, Kurhan F.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Childhood traumas have been considered risk factors for many psychiatric disorders. Recent studies demonstrated that childhood traumas can also be considered risk factors for neurological diseases. In this context, the objective of this study is to investi... (Source: SafetyLit)

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Exploring the complex relationship between antiepileptic drugs and suicidality: a systematic literature review - Memon AM, Katwala J, Douille C, Kelley C, Monga V.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

OBJECTIVE: Compared to the general population, the risk of suicide is three times higher in patients with epilepsy and remains doubled for these patients even after adjusting for sociodemographic correlates of suicide in the absence of mental health comorb... (Source: SafetyLit)

Upstate researcher awarded $1.2 million federal grant to look at prevention of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

SUNY Upstate Medical — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

SUDEP is the most common disease-related cause of death with epilepsy. (Source: SUNY Upstate Medical)

New Drug Promising for Resistant Focal Epilepsy New Drug Promising for Resistant Focal Epilepsy

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A novel investigational antiseizure medication reduces seizure frequency by more than 50% in some patients with treatment-resistant focal epilepsy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Novel Potassium Channel Opener Safe, Effective for Adults With Focal Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 -- XEN1101 appears safe and effective for the treatment of focal-onset seizures (FOSs), according to results of a phase 2b study published online Oct. 9 in JAMA Neurology. Jacqueline A. French, M.D., from the New York... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Experimental Drug Could Rein in Epilepsy Seizures

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 -- For people with tough-to-treat epilepsy, seizures can be both frightening and dangerous, but a new experimental pill may bring significant relief to over one-third of them. Dubbed XEN1101, the new drug reduced the frequency... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

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Experimental Drug XEN1101 Could Rein in Epilepsy Seizures

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Novel Agent Promising as Add-On Epilepsy Treatment

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(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)

Levetiracetam Tops Lamotrigine for Some Women With Epilepsy Levetiracetam Tops Lamotrigine for Some Women With Epilepsy

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Levetiracetam is superior to lamotrigine for initial monotherapy in female patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Small study identifies brain region associated with breathing failure following seizures

National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Seizure activity in the amygdala may help explain sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)

How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia

PsycPORT.com — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

New research probes the relationship between certain genes and brain disorders like autism and schizophrenia. (Source: PsycPORT.com)

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Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia

NPR Health and Science — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

TD rolls out accessibility tool to ease web browsing for people with disabilities

Reuters: Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Mayo Clinic Minute: Common myths about epilepsy and kids

News from Mayo Clinic — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Risk of suicide and religious or spiritual beliefs in Brazilian adult patients with epilepsy - Petrarca YM, Tedrus GMAS.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Predicting seizure clustering in the epilepsy monitoring unit: a multivariable analysis - Maliekal L, Zutshi D, Millis S, Basha MM.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

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Genetic Loci Shared Between Epilepsy and Psychiatric Disorders Genetic Loci Shared Between Epilepsy and Psychiatric Disorders

Medscape Today Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Rapid Genome Sequencing in Infants With Epilepsy Shows Immediate Benefit

MedPage Today Pediatrics — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(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)

Mitch McConnell May Be Experiencing Small Seizures, Doctors Suggest

NYT Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Major study uncovers DNA markers for epilepsy, could lead to new treatments

Reuters: Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

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.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

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Epilepsy campaigners lobby NHS to fund dental treatment for sufferers who injure teeth during seizures

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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)

Watch a person unable to speak for years ‘talk’ using a new brain implant

ScienceNOW — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

When it comes to talking, our brain does the heavy lifting. It subconsciously directs the complex coordination of lips, tongue, throat, and jaws we need to pronounce words. And it keeps directing, even in people with paralysis or who are unable to turn these commands into speech. Now, scientists have harnessed this phenomenon to create brain implants that transform this neural activity into text with unprecedented speed and accuracy. In two new studies—both reported today in Nature —the devices enabled two people to “speak” for the first time in more than a decade. The implants produced speech from brain activity with about 75% accuracy and at a speed nearly half that of natural language—results far better than with any previous technology. “It’s a game change...

Mayo Clinic Minute: Why kids with epilepsy need a seizure action plan

News from Mayo Clinic — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. And it's common. It's estimated that 1 in 26 people develop the disorder, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. It affects people of all genders, races and ages, including children. And as school is starting across the country, Dr. Anthony Fine, a Mayo Clinic pediatric neurologist and epileptologist, says it's important that parents be proactive and make sure their students have something called a seizure action plan.… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

Protein CVD Risk Score; Long-Term Arrhythmias With Epilepsy; Automated ASD Detection

MedPage Today Cardiovascular — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Large-scale proteomics produced a protein risk score that modestly improved prediction of cardiovascular events over clinical risk factors alone. (JAMA) A heightened long-term risk of cardiac arrhythmias was observed in people... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)

The tau hypothesis of nodding syndrome in Africa - Pollanen MS, Onzivua S.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Nodding syndrome (NS) was first described in the Mahenge mountains in Tanzania, where it exists in an endemic form of epilepsy [1]. In her pioneering work in Tanzania, Louise Jilak-Aall described NS as a pediatric seizure disorder and later observed parkin... (Source: SafetyLit)

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Gene therapy may be the first step toward curing a rare genetic epilepsy.

The Scientist — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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Brain Signals Reconstruct Pink Floyd Song

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Brain recordings detected Pink Floyd. From the recorded activity of intracranial electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes placed on the brains of 29 epilepsy surgery patients, the phrase "all in all, it was just a brick in the... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

Rwanda: Scientists to Probe High Prevalence of Epilepsy in Southern Rwanda

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

[New Times] An investigation is underway by scientists to unravel the reasons behind the alarming rates of epilepsy in the Southern province, with the ultimate goal of formulating effective prevention strategies. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

Report of the ILAE SUDEP Task Force on national recommendations and practices around the world regarding use of wearable seizure detection devices: a global survey - Zelano J, Beniczky S, Ryvlin P, Surges R, Tomson T.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Wearable seizure detection devices have the potential to address unmet needs of people with epilepsy. A recently published evidence-based international guideline recommends using such devices for safety indications in patients with tonic-clonic seizures (T... (Source: SafetyLit)

Maternal Epilepsy Does Not Affect Infant Neurodevelopmental Outcomes

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

FRIDAY, Aug. 11, 2023 -- Children with and without fetal exposure to antiseizure medications have no differences in neurodevelopmental outcomes, although secondary analyses show some exposure-dependent antiseizure medication effects, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

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Neurodevelopment After Prenatal Exposure to Newer Epilepsy Drugs Tracked for 3 Years

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Children with fetal exposure to newer antiseizure medications showed no difference in neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 3 compared with unexposed children, data from the ongoing MONEAD study showed. In the prospective observational... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

Developmental regression followed by epilepsy and aggression: a new syndrome in autism spectrum disorder? - Gaitanis J, Nie D, Hou T, Frye R.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with regression (ASD-R) involves the loss of previously attained developmental milestones, typically during the first or second year of life. As children age, it is not uncommon for them to develop comorbid conditions such as... (Source: SafetyLit)

The test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change of the six-minute walk test, timed up and go test, and 30-second chair stand test in people with epilepsy - Aktar B, Balci B, Oztura I, Baklan B.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND: The available evidence suggests that people with epilepsy have reduced cardio-respiratory fitness and muscle strength endurance, and impaired balance and mobility. The 6-minute walk test (6MWT), Timed Up and Go (TUG), and 30-second chair stand ... (Source: SafetyLit)

Doctors warn of deadly 'silent seizures' that strike a deceptively high number of Americans and go undiagnosed for YEARS - after sudden death of YouTube star Annabelle Ham

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Epilepsy affects a deceptively large number of Americans, around one in 25. Now, Doctors are warning about a form of epilepsy with symptoms so subtle most sufferers don't realize they have it. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Mortality among persons with epilepsy in onchocerciasis-endemic and non-endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis - Siewe Fodjo JN, van Cutsem G, Amaral LJ, Colebunders R.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

PURPOSE To document epilepsy-related mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and investigate possible associations with onchocerciasis endemicity. Methods Systematic review with meta-analysis. Searches were performed in PubMed and Google Scholar (searc... (Source: SafetyLit)

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Scientists Are Just Beginning to Understand COVID-19 ’ s Effect On the Brain

TIME: Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors started to notice something striking. For what was originally described as a respiratory virus, SARS-CoV-2 seemed to have a strong effect on the brain, causing everything from loss of taste and smell and brain fog to, in serious cases, stroke. NYU Langone Health, a New York city research hospital, started collating those anecdotes in hopes of better understanding how the virus affects the brain and nervous system. Years later, the project has morphed from focusing solely on acute symptoms to also tracking the long-term neurologic issues that some people with Long COVID experience, says program director Dr. Sharon Meropol. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The list of neurocognitive issues that Meropol’s team and other researchers mus...

ADHD and Epilepsy in Adults: What to Know

WebMD Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

What to know about the link between ADHD and epilepsy in adults. (Source: WebMD Health)

ADHD and Epilepsy in Adults: What to Know ADHD and Epilepsy in Adults: What to Know

Medscape Medical News Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

About 20 of every 100 adults with epilepsy may also have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

Magnitude and factors associated with seizure ‐related injury among patients with epilepsy at Amanuel Specialized Mental Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Misiker SY, Getachew S, Addissie A, Yifru YM.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND: Seizure ‐related injuries (SRI) constitute one of the major areas of concern in managing people with epilepsy. Of those, the ones with generalized tonic‐clonic seizures and drop attacks, are prone to sustain motor vehicle accidents, falls, b... (Source: SafetyLit)

Laser ablation surgery helps treat young man's epilepsy

News from Mayo Clinic — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Epilepsy is a neurological condition where the normal electrical activity of the brain is disrupted, causing a seizure. It's fairly common. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 26 people have the disorder: Trevor Thompson is one. When medications failed to control his seizures, Trevor went looking for help. He found it at Mayo Clinic. Watch: Laser ablation surgery helps treat young man's epilepsy https://youtu.be/Xu79qPcrwFQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2:22) is in the downloads at the end… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

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AI Model Interprets EEGs With Near-Perfect Accuracy AI Model Interprets EEGs With Near-Perfect Accuracy

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

An automated AI model trained to read EEGs in patients with suspected epilepsy is just as accurate as trained neurologists, new data suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Surgery Offers Survival Benefit for Pediatric Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- For pediatric patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) or cranial epilepsy surgery offers a survival benefit compared with antiseizure medications only, according to a study published online June... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Two epilepsy patients ’ seizures greatly reduced in stem cell therapy trial

Guardian Unlimited Science — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Early results show promise in trial involving injection of lab-grown inhibitory neurons into brainThe first two epilepsy patients to receive an experimental stem cell therapy experienced an almost complete reduction in seizures a year after treatment, early trial results show.The therapy involves a single brain injection of lab-grown neurons that are designed to dampen electrical activity with the aim of stopping seizures. It is too early to confirm whether approach is effective but the initial results, presented at the International Society for Stem Cell Research ’s annual meeting in Boston last week, are viewed as extremely encouraging.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)

Predicting Dementia Risk; Brains in Space; Epilepsy and Osteoporosis

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Individual assessments of 10-year dementia risk using existing prediction models had high error rates, an analysis of electronic health records showed. (JAMA Network Open) Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) reduced... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

~5 Percent Have Seizure While Driving Prior to Epilepsy Diagnosis

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 -- About 5 percent of people have a seizure while driving (SzWD) prior to being diagnosed with epilepsy, according to a study published online June 7 in Neurology. Benjamin Bases, from the Tulane University Undergraduate School... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

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Impact of seizures while driving prior to diagnosis in people with focal epilepsy: motor vehicle accidents and time to diagnosis - Bases B, Barnard S, French JA, Pellinen J.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

OBJECTIVE: To identify the type, frequency, and consequences of seizures while driving (SzWD) in people with epilepsy prior to diagnosis METHODS: We performed a retrospective cohort study using the Human Epilepsy Project (HEP) to identify pre-diagnostic Sz... (Source: SafetyLit)

Seizures While Driving Highlight Importance of Early Diagnosis of Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 -- Before learning they had epilepsy, about 5% of people who have what's called focal epilepsy had a seizure while driving, new research suggests. “Seizures while driving pose substantial risks for those experiencing them and... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

News at a glance: Weather radar, solar energy beamed from space, and an ode to Europa

ScienceNOW — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

MATH Tweak of shape clinches discovery of nonrepeating tiling This time it’s final: Mathematicians have found a single shape for an abstract 2D tile that, in theory, can cover an infinite plane without leaving any gaps and without producing a repeating pattern. The first such “aperiodic tiling” was discovered in the 1960s and comprised 104 different shapes. In 1977, famed British mathematician Roger Penrose discovered two shapes that could do the trick. Then in March, David Smith, a hobbyist in England, and colleagues produced an aperiodic tiling using a single 13-sided shape they called a “hat.” But the proposed tiling contained some tiles that were mirror reflections of the hat—like puzzle pieces laid face side down—and some critics argued this meant two diff...

Michael J. Fox Foundation awards grant to Icometrix

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research has awarded a grant t...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Aidoc and Icometrix pair up for stroke care Icometrix launches AI software for ischemic stroke Icometrix names new chief commercial officer Icometrix nets FDA OK for epilepsy detection software Icometrix adds $18M to coffers (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

Driving regulations for epilepsy in Europe - M öller L, Krämer G, Habermehl L, Menzler K, Knake S.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND: Across Europe, there are differences regarding driving restrictions for patients with epilepsies and seizures. In the light of increasing mobility, knowledge about those different regulations is of high importance for counseling patients, and p... (Source: SafetyLit)

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How a geneticist led the effort to free a mother convicted of killing her kids

ScienceNOW — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Carola Vinuesa woke up early yesterday in London, around 3 a.m., when colleagues from Australia called the clinical geneticist with big news: Kathleen Folbigg, who on only circumstantial evidence was famously convicted of killing her four young children and jailed 2 decades ago, had just been pardoned by New South Wales and set free. Her freedom is in large part due to the efforts of Vinuesa and other scientists who had amassed genetic evidence they said likely explained the children’s deaths. The pardon “was so exciting, so beautiful. I was so happy, for Kathleen first of all, but for science [too],” says Vinuesa, who now runs a lab at the Francis Crick Institute. “It’s a day to celebrate that science has been heard and has made a difference. And not just to this case, I th...

I had a seizure at the age of 28 - and a tummy bug was to blame

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Sophie Hillyard, 28, (pictured)| suffered a dissociative or non-epileptic seizure (NES). The condition, unrelated to epilepsy, causes seizures in about 13,500 people a year in the UK. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Lab Notes: Adaptimmune completes $110M acquisition; Strata begins study of vacuum technology for acne

bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

This week's health care news includes a cell therapy company merger, a Big Pharma initiative aimed at boosting vaccine rates, progress reports on acne and epilepsy drugs, and more. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)

Alzheimer's Risk Tied to Epilepsy Risk, and Vice Versa Alzheimer's Risk Tied to Epilepsy Risk, and Vice Versa

Medscape Psychiatry Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's disease has been associated with an increased risk for epilepsy, and vice versa, results of a large genome-wide association study (GWAS) show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)

New Insight into Brain Inflammation Inspires New Hope for Epilepsy Treatment

The Scientist — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Clinicians and researchers teamed up to investigate how inappropriate proinflammatory mechanisms contribute to the pathogenesis of drug-refractory epilepsy. (Source: The Scientist)

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Families kept in dark over keto diet's power to cut seizures in epileptic kids as NHS won't back it

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Clara Hayhurst (left), 16, from Rugby, Warwickshire, was suffering frequent seizures despite being on several anti-epilepsy drugs, before her mother, Amanda (right), discovered the keto diet. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Causal Link ID'd for Alzheimer Disease, Generalized Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 -- There is a causal link between Alzheimer disease (AD), amyloid pathology, and generalized epilepsy, according to a study published online May 24 in Neurology. Yi Fang, M.D., from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Alzheimer's Genes Might Also Raise Odds for Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, May 25, 2023– People with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease may have an increased risk of epilepsy, a new study says. And folks with a certain type of epilepsy may have higher odds of developing Alzheimer’s... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

Prenatal Valproate Exposure Tied to Psychiatric Disorders in Late Childhood

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 -- Prenatal exposure to the antiepileptic medication valproate is associated with an increased risk for later psychiatric disorders among children of mothers with epilepsy, according to a study published online April 17 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Cadence Neuroscience raises $26M to develop neural implants

bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The company believes its technology has promise for many neurological diseases but is starting with epilepsy. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)

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Wisconsin man has emergency op to remove silver dentures from LUNG after swallowing them

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A 22-year-old Wisconsin man swallowed his dentures after having an epileptic seizure. He had complained of coughing and heavy wheezing. The object was removed via emergency bronchoscopy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Nonmedical Cannabis Use Common in Patients With Epilepsy Nonmedical Cannabis Use Common in Patients With Epilepsy

Medscape Psychiatry Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A significant number of epilepsy patients turn to nonmedical cannabis for seizure control, often without their physician's knowledge, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)

How epilepsy surgery is curing more seizures

Yale Science and Health News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Certain epilepsy patients who didn ’t have options before may have them now. Yale Medicine experts discuss the latest advances in surgical treatment. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)

What Are the Classifications of Perinatal Stroke?

PediatricEducation.org — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Discussion Perinatal stroke occurs in about 1:1000 live births and is a “focal vascular injury from the fetal period to 28 days postnatal age.” Perinatal stroke is the most common cause of hemiparetic cerebral palsy and causes other significant morbidity including cognitive deficits, learning disabilities, motor problems, sensory problems including visual and hearing disorders, epilepsy, and behavioral and psychological problems. Family members are also affected because of the potential anxiety and guilt feelings that having a child with a stroke presents, along with the care that may be needed over the child’s lifetime. Risk factors are inconsistent among studies and probably are due to complex interactions between the maternal-fetal intrauterine environment, the mother,...

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Noninvasive Test in Midlife Flags Late-Onset Epilepsy Risk Noninvasive Test in Midlife Flags Late-Onset Epilepsy Risk

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Some 30% of late-onset epilepsy cases have no known cause. A simple neurocognitive test and an MRI given in midlife could identify those at highest risk.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

New Brain Pacemaker Cuts Seizures in Severe Epilepsy New Brain Pacemaker Cuts Seizures in Severe Epilepsy

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A pooled analysis of two first-in-human trials of the Epicranial Application of Stimulation Electrodes for Epilepsy neuromodulation system reduced seizure frequency by at least half in most patients.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Medicinal cannabis and implications for workplace health and safety: scoping review of systematic reviews - O'Neill V, Karanikas N, Sav A, Murphy P.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

PURPOSE: Although medicinal cannabis is prescribed for conditions such as pain, epilepsy, nausea and vomiting during cancer treatment, evidence about associated adverse side effects is still evolving. Because adverse events (AEs) might impact the performan... (Source: SafetyLit)

Kids' Epilepsy Tied to Group B Strep Meningitis, not Sepsis, in Infancy

MedPage Today Infectious Disease — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Epilepsy in early childhood was significantly elevated among those infected in early infancy with invasive Group B Streptococcus (iGBS) meningitis, but not in those with iGBS sepsis, according to a matched cohort study out of... (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)

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Predicting post-traumatic epilepsy using admission electroencephalography after severe traumatic brain injury - Pease M, Elmer J, Shahabadi AZ, Mallela AN, Ruiz-Rodriguez JF, Sexton D, Barot N, Gonz ález-Martínez JA, Shutter L, Okonkwo DO, Castellano JF.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

OBJECTIVE: Post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) develops in as many as one-third of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, often years after injury. Analysis of early electroencephalography (EEG) features, both standardized visual (viEEG) interpretation an... (Source: SafetyLit)

Novel Neural Cell Therapy a Cure for Focal Epilepsy? Novel Neural Cell Therapy a Cure for Focal Epilepsy?

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Implanting neural cells that secrete the GABA inhibitory neurotransmitter led to notable and durable seizure reduction in two patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Exciting Early Results With Novel Cell Therapy for Focal Epilepsy

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- BOSTON -- Implantation of so-called inhibitory neurons helped two patients with severe, drug-resistant focal epilepsy achieve marked reductions in seizure frequency, researchers reported. Prior to treatment, these patients... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

Neighborhoods May Matter When It Comes to Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 -- For people with epilepsy, living in lower-income neighborhoods is associated with worse mental functioning, new research suggests. For the study, the researchers looked at the memory, thinking ability and mental health of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

Neighborhood Deprivation Affects Cognitive Outcomes in Patients With Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 -- For people with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), neighborhood deprivation is associated with worse cognitive outcomes, according to a study published online April 19 in Neurology. Robyn M. Busch, Ph.D., from the Cleveland... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

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Adverse childhood experiences are associated with seizures in children: a cross-sectional analysis - Anto M, Shipley SC, Massey S, Szperka CL.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACE/ACEs) and epilepsy. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional retrospective cohort analysis using population-based data from the 2018 and 2019 National Su... (Source: SafetyLit)

Suicidality and epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Wang H, Zhang Y, Tan G, Chen D, Fu Y, Liu L.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND: We aimed to evaluate the association between epilepsy and suicidality, including suicidal ideation, attempts and completed suicide. METHODS: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Online Library, and Clinicaltrials.gov from... (Source: SafetyLit)

Association of early seizure prophylaxis with posttraumatic seizures and mortality: a meta-analysis with evidence quality assessment - Coelho LMG, Blacker D, Hsu J, Newhouse JP, Westover MB, Zafar SF, Moura LMVR.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW: To evaluate the quality of evidence about the association of primary seizure prophylaxis with antiseizure medication (ASM) within 7 days postinjury and the 18- or 24-month epilepsy/late seizure risk or all-cause mortality in adults w... (Source: SafetyLit)

Epilepsy and driving - Watanabe S, Matsuo K.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Driving is an important issue for people with epilepsy. Doctors need to understand the Road Traffic Act and give appropriate advice and guidance to patients. Driving is legally allowed for a person without seizures, impaired awareness, or motor components ... (Source: SafetyLit)

Researchers Unlock Genetic Mutations Contributing to Disorders in the Brain

National Institute of Mental Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Researchers identified novel genes with mosaic mutations contributing to treatment-resistant pediatric epilepsy and pointing to specific disrupted pathways in cortical development. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)

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Zimbabwe: Government Calls on Communities to Recognise Epilepsy as a Disability

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

[New Zimbabwe] GOVERNMENT and various organizations this week came together in Harare for belated commemorations of International Epilepsy day and called on society to recognize the condition as a Disability. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

Why Some Scientists Believe the Future of Medicine Lies in Creating Digital Twins

TIME: Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Within the walls of a 19th-century chapel on the outskirts of Barcelona, a heart starts to slowly contract. This is not a real heart but a virtual copy of one that still pounds inside a patient’s chest. With its 100 million patches of simulated cells, the digital twin—a fully functional simulation of human anatomy— pumps at a leisurely pace as it tests treatments, from drugs to implants. This digital twin pulses within MareNostrum, a supercomputer used by scientists to simulate features of the real world. These simulations can look just like the real thing, but they are vastly more sophisticated than Hollywood visual effects because they behave like the real thing—from how the heart moves to the charged atoms that zip in and out of its cells. And they are already be...

Balloon Pump Woes Worsen; Access to AEDs Act; DOACs and Epilepsy

MedPage Today Cardiovascular — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- The troubles with Cardiosave Hybrid/Rescue intra-aortic balloon pumps keep growing: a larger class I recall is underway due to unexpected device shutdowns, according to the FDA. Camber Pharmaceuticals recalled one lot of its... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)

ERLEADA ® (apalutamide), First-and-Only Next-Generation Androgen Receptor Inhibitor with Once-Daily, Single-Tablet Option, Now Available in the U.S.

Johnson and Johnson — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

HORSHAM, Pa., April 3, 2023 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced the availability of an additional tablet strength of ERLEADA® (apalutamide) in the United States. The introduction of the 240mg tablet provides the first-and-only option for a once-daily, single-tablet Androgen Receptor Inhibitor (ARI) approved for the treatment of patients with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) and for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC).With two strengths available, healthcare professionals will have the flexibility to prescribe the approved 240mg once-daily dose of ERLEADA® in either one 240mg tablet or four 60mg tablets. The single-tablet option may be preferable for patients in nee...

Driving status and attitudes of patients with epilepsy holding a driving license in eastern China - Zhang Z, Zhang J, Fu Y, Cao Y, Wang S, Fang J.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

PURPOSE: Patients with epilepsy (PWE) remain completely and permanently banned from driving under the latest changes to China's laws. The twoaims of this study were, firstly, to evaluate the driving status of PWE with a driving license and the determinants... (Source: SafetyLit)

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Self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in Russian patients with epilepsy: a prospective observational study - Zinchuk M, Kustov G, Pashnin E, Rider F, Sviatskaya E, Popova S, Voinova N, Yakovlev A, Guekht A.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

OBJECTIVE: A two-stage study aimed to estimate the prevalence of different types of self-injurious behaviors (suicidal ideation (SI), suicide attempts (SA), and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI)) in Russian patients with epilepsy (PWE), to identify factors as... (Source: SafetyLit)

Excess Mortality Seen for People With Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 -- People with epilepsy (PWE) have excess mortality, even those without comorbidities and receiving monotherapy, according to a study published online March 22 in Neurology. Hye-Jin Moon, M.D., Ph.D., from Soonchunhyang... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Association of posttraumatic epilepsy with long-term functional outcomes in individuals with severe traumatic brain injury - Pease M, Mallela AN, Elmer J, Okonkwo DO, Shutter L, Barot N, Gonzalez-Martinez J, Castellano JF.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

OBJECTIVE: Nearly one-third of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients develop post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE). The relationship between PTE and long-term outcomes is unknown. We tested if, after controlling for injury severity and age, PTE is associate... (Source: SafetyLit)

Mortality Risk in Epilepsy: New Data Mortality Risk in Epilepsy: New Data

Medscape Psychiatry Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A study of nearly 140,000 people with epilepsy shows a twofold increased risk for death compared with the general population, irrespective of comorbidities or disease severity.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)

Suicide in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease: a retrospective case-control study - Kennis M, Hale EW, Hemendinger E, Davis R, Ojemann SG, Strom L, Klepitskaya O.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Deep brain stimulation (DBS), a treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD), has been associated with suicidality. We conducted a case-control study comparing suicide in four pairs of cohorts: PD patients with DBS or not, epilepsy patients with resection surgery... (Source: SafetyLit)

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What Are Presentations of Neurocysticercosis?

PediatricEducation.org — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Discussion Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the most common parasitic CNS infection world-wide. It is caused by the larval stage of the pork tapeworm Taenia solium. It is endemic in Southeast Asia including the Indian Subcontinent, sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. It is becoming more common in other areas of the world because of immigration and the overall ease of travel. The basic Taenia lifecycle is that humans eat un- or undercooked pork (pigs are the intermediate host) that is invested with the larvae called cysterici. The adult tapeworm forms in the human gastrointestinal tract and eggs are produced. Humans are the definitive host. The eggs are shed in the stool and pigs ingest the eggs, and the eggs infect the pig and form the larvae again. Eggs in the human gastrointestinal tract (f...

Criminal liability and epilepsy: a case report of a postictal attempted homicide from Tunisia - Omri S, Smaoui N, Feki R, Gassara I, Zouari L, Ben Thabet J, Maalej M, Maalej Bouali M, Charfi N.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

INTRODUCTION: Epileptic patients charged with a serious offense may be referred by courts for forensic psychiatric examination, which may pose a legal challenge. Therefore, a detailed examination is necessary to assist the courts in making the right decisi... (Source: SafetyLit)

Wake Forest University study finds fear of public places is common in adults with epilepsy

bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

About 5.1 million people in the U.S. have a history of epilepsy, which causes repeated seizures. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder. While current research has shown an increase in anxiety and depression among people with epilepsy, little is known about this population and agoraphobia, an anxiety disorder that involves the fear of being in a public place or in a situation that might cause panic or embarrassment. However, a recent study … (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)

Distressing Childhood Dreams; Bilingualism and Epilepsy; Clock-Drawing Test Meets AI

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Regular distressing dreams during childhood were significantly associated with higher risks of developing cognitive impairment or Parkinson's disease by age 50. (eClinicalMedicine) Alzheimer's blood biomarkers of phosphorylated... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

Epilepsy in Nursing Homes: The Need for Education Epilepsy in Nursing Homes: The Need for Education

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Andrew N. Wilner, MD, and Ilo E. Leppik, MD, discuss research presented at the American Epilepsy Society meeting.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Advances in care for medication-resistant epilepsy

News from Mayo Clinic — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My son is in his 20s and has had epilepsy for years. He had undergone extensive evaluation over a decade ago. Lately, his medication hasn't been effectively preventing seizures. What are some of the innovations available to provide him the chance of seizure freedom and improve his quality of life? ANSWER: An epilepsy diagnosis can be challenging for anyone. Epilepsy can be frustrating because of the unpredictability of seizures and the challenge many people… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

Cannabidiol for Absence Epilepsy: More to Learn Cannabidiol for Absence Epilepsy: More to Learn

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Andrew N. Wilner, MD, and Selim Benbadis, MD, discuss cannabidiol for absence epilepsy.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

What Tops an EEG for Epilepsy Diagnosis? What Tops an EEG for Epilepsy Diagnosis?

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Andrew N. Wilner, MD, and Jacqueline French, MD, discuss the diagnosis of epilepsy and the use of remote adjudication of patients in clinical trials.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

NPPA fixes retail price of 74 drug formulations

The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The NPPA said it has also revised the ceiling price of 80 scheduled formulations (NLEM 2022) including the one to treat epilepsy and neutropenia. The ceiling price of one tablet (200mg) of Sodium Valproate has been fixed at Rs 3.20. Similarly, the ceiling price of Filgrastim injection (one vial) has been fixed at Rs 1,034.51. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)

Networked vision of epilepsy and mental symptoms: proposal for a "city map of traffic lights" - Micoulaud-Franchi JA, Gauld C, McGonigal A.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

With the rise of smartphones, the potential of digital health for people with epilepsy (PWE) to forecast seizure likelihood and detect comorbid mental disorders, could revolutionize management and research prospects. At least 80% of the global population n... (Source: SafetyLit)

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AI tool may speed screening of epilepsy drugs in mice

National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Machine learning approach automates behavior analysis, outperforms human assessment in animal models of epilepsy. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)

Neighborhood Type Tied to Post-Stroke Mortality Risk Neighborhood Type Tied to Post-Stroke Mortality Risk

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood may hike mortality risk after discharge from the hospital for stroke, epilepsy, or other neurologic conditions, new research suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Emotional health and delivering more person-centred neuro services

NHS Networks — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The Primary care and Community Neurology Society developed a new more Person-Centred mission and vision in 2021, to reflect the introduction of a new more person-centred steering committee; ie people, including healthcare professionals living with the life-altering medical news of a neuro diagnosis, including Parkinson's MS, Epilepsy and ADHD. (Source: NHS Networks)

Oxford study to trial cannabis-based medicine as treatment for psychosis

Guardian Unlimited Science — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

CBD is currently only prescribed for a small number of conditions such as rare, severe epilepsyOxford scientists are to launch a major global trial to investigate whether cannabis-based medicine can treat people with psychosis or psychotic symptoms.Currently,cannabidiol (CBD) is only prescribed for a small number of conditions. In the UK, for example, these include rare, severe epilepsy, and vomiting or nausea caused by chemotherapy.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)

Scientists 'CURE autism' using $3 epilepsy drug in mice - in potential breakthrough

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Lamotrigine, brand name Lamictal, was able to curb behavioral and social problems linked to the disorder, which is becoming increasingly common in the US. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

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Lasers, robots, and tiny electrodes are transforming treatment of severe epilepsy

NPR Health and Science — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

For people with drug-resistant epilepsy, surgery used to be seen as a last resort. Now it's often the treatment of choice.(Image credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRA/Getty Images/Science Photo Libra) (Source: NPR Health and Science)

Study finds new way CBD reduces epileptic seizures in children

Health News - UPI.com — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Researchers in New York have revealed a new way in which cannabidiol, or CBD, reduces seizures in children who suffer from a variety of treatment-resistant forms of epilepsy. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

Janssen Data at ASCO GU Support Ambition to Transform Treatment of Prostate and Bladder Cancer Through Precision Medicine and Early Intervention

Johnson and Johnson — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

RARITAN, N.J., February 13, 2023 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced plans to present more than 20 abstracts featuring seven oncology therapies from its robust portfolio and pipeline at the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Genitourinary (GU) Cancers Symposium, taking place in San Francisco on February 16-18. Building on more than a decade of leadership in the development of medicines for people diagnosed with GU cancers, Janssen will present data demonstrating its ambition to advance patient-centered treatment through precision medicine, real-world evidence and innovative development approaches across all stages of prostate and bladder cancer.“At Janssen, we are focused on early intervention in prostate and bladder cancer a...

Fear of Public Places Common in Adults With Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 -- Phobic/agoraphobic symptoms are independently associated with poor quality of life in people with epilepsy, according to a study published online Jan. 16 in Epilepsy Research. Heidi M. Munger Clary, M.D., M.P.H., from the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Antidepressant drugs use and epilepsy risk: a nationwide nested case-control study - Chu CS, Lee FL, Bai YM, Su TP, Tsai SJ, Chen TJ, Hsu JW, Chen MH, Liang CS.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND: To investigate the association between exposure to antidepressants (ADs) and the risk of epilepsy among patients exposed to ADs. METHOD: We conducted a case-control study using Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database betwee... (Source: SafetyLit)

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Risk of epilepsy following traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Sui S, Sun J, Chen X, Fan F.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND: Limited evidence has explored the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on posttraumatic epilepsy with control cohort for comparison. In addition, we could not find any review to identify the effect of TBI on the outcomes. Thus, we conducted t... (Source: SafetyLit)

Mayo Clinic Minute: A surgery option when epilepsy treatments don't work

News from Mayo Clinic — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

For people living with epilepsy who have tried various epilepsy treatments to control their seizures with little success, there is another option. It's a surgery called resection of an epileptic focus, or resective surgery — where surgeons remove or disconnect the area in the brain that is no longer properly functioning and is generating seizures. Dr. Jonathon Parker, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how this surgery works. Feb. 13 is International Epilepsy Day, a way to provide… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

11-year-old suffered 500 seizures a month before becoming the first person to get cannabis on NHS

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Mother-of-two Hannah Deacon, 43, from Kenilworth won her fight for the NHS to prescribe medical cannabis after seeing how well it improved her son's epilepsy symptoms. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Preeclampsia may harm children ’s brain development

Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2020/5/papers/preeclampsia/thumb890421.jpg?itok=LPKBA2nY" /><br /><p>The condition, which increases mothers' blood pressure in pregnancy, could put children at risk of epilepsy and intellectual disability.</p> (read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)

Malawi: Epilepsy Awareness Association Fund Raising Walk 315kms From Blantyre to Lilongwe

AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

[Nyasa Times] National Epilepsy Association of Malawi (NEAM) will on Saturday, February 4 embark on a a 315km walk from Blantyre to Lilongwe with the aim of raising awareness on the disease, end stigma towards it and to raise fund to support people living with epilepsy. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)

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One Diet Appeared Tops for Short-Term Seizure Control in Pediatric Epilepsy

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- In children with drug-resistant epilepsy, the modified Atkins and ketogenic diets were more effective than usual care in achieving large short-term reductions in seizures and short-term seizure freedom, a systematic review and... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Epilepsy Treatment The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Epilepsy Treatment

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Andrew N. Wilner, MD, and Joseph I. Sirven, MD, discuss the impact of social determinants of health on epilepsy.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Fear of Public Spaces Is Common in People With Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2023 -- Many adults with epilepsy have agoraphobia, or a fear of public places, new research suggests. That impacts quality of life and is something doctors should include in other screening that looks for anxiety or depression, the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

Minorities With Epilepsy Blocked From'Highest Quality of Care'Minorities With Epilepsy Blocked From'Highest Quality of Care '

Medscape Pharmacist Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Even after controlling for factors that might affect medication choice, researchers found that the odds of newer medication use was associated with race.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)

Driver's license and welfare systems for epilepsy patients - Ohtani K, Kawai K.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Along with treatment, social life, including driving and welfare systems, are of great concern to patients with epilepsy. During treatment of epilepsy, guidance on these issues and actual treatment are two sides of the same coin, and both epileptologists a... (Source: SafetyLit)

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New Insight into Brain Inflammation Inspires New Hope for Epilepsy Treatment

The Scientist — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Clinicians and researchers teamed up to investigate how inappropriate proinflammatory mechanisms contribute to the pathogenesis of drug-refractory epilepsy. (Source: The Scientist)

Impact of epilepsy on the risk of hospital-treated injuries in Finnish children - Ripatti L, Puustinen L, Rautava P, Koivisto M, Haataja L.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

OBJECTIVES To study the effect of epilepsy on the risk of injury in children. METHODS All first-born singleton children (n=133055) born in 2001 - 2006 in Finland were included. Data was collected from national registers up to the first hospital-t... (Source: SafetyLit)

Black, Hispanic People With Epilepsy Often Miss Out on Latest Meds

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, Jan. 12, 2023 -- American adults who have epilepsy and are Black or Hispanic are less likely than white adults to be prescribed the latest medications, according to new research.“While finding the right medication is often a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

Racial/Ethnic Minorities Less Likely to Use Newer Antiseizure Meds

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11, 2023 -- For people with epilepsy, those who see a neurologist are more likely to be on newer-generation antiseizure medications (ASMs), while Black, Hispanic, and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Island individuals are less... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Use of Newer Antiseizure Meds for Epilepsy Differs by Race, Ethnicity

MedPage Today Public Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- Racial and ethnic minority groups are less likely to be taking newer-generation antiseizure medications (ASMs) for their epilepsy, an analysis of Medicaid data showed. Compared with white patients, Black (adjusted OR 0.71, 95... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)

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Use of Newer Antiseizure Meds for Epilepsy Differ by Race, Ethnicity

MedPage Today Public Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

My epileptic seizures can hurt my pregnancy. I wrote a lullaby to soothe my baby and my fears

CBC | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The risk of a seizure has haunted Julianne Hazlewood since she was 14. Now she’s turning her epilepsy journey into a song for her baby. (Source: CBC | Health)

Modified Atkins Diet Beneficial in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Modified Atkins Diet Beneficial in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Adding a modified Atkins diet to antiseizure drugs offers significant benefits over medication alone, and cuts seizure activity in half in many patients with epilepsy, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Modified Atkins Diet Plus Drug Therapy Beneficial in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, Jan. 5, 2023 -- For adults and adolescents with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), the addition of the modified Atkins diet (MAD) to standard drug therapy (SDT) is more effective for reducing seizure frequency and improving quality of life... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Antiepileptic Meds Tied to Increased Parkinson Risk Antiepileptic Meds Tied to Increased Parkinson Risk

Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Some research has tied epilepsy to increased risk of Parkinson's disease. But is it the epilepsy itself that increases the risk, or the drugs used to treat epilepsy?Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)

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Self-reported severity and causes of traumatic brain injury in patients with epileptic or functional seizures - Hickman LB, Patel AB, Dubey I, Karimi AH, Zhang X, Janio EA, Allas CH, Sreenivasan SS, Bauirjan J, D'Ambrosio S, Al Banna M, Cho AY, Engel JJ, Stern JM, Kerr WT.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Although moderate and severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE), many patients with functional seizures (FS) also report a history of mild TBI. To determine whether features of TBI history differ ... (Source: SafetyLit)

Using Seizure-Risk Forecasts for Best Epilepsy Monitoring Time Using Seizure-Risk Forecasts for Best Epilepsy Monitoring Time

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Scheduling video EEG monitoring on the basis of personalized seizure risk forecasts could improve diagnostic accuracy, emerging research suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Video Game God Of War Ragnarok Sweeps Award Categories and Memorializes Queer Love

Forbes.com Healthcare News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A side quest in God of War Ragnarok honors the real love story of two developers, Sam Handrick and Jake Snipes. In 2020, Snipes passed away due to epilepsy. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)

UCLA-developed soft brain probe could be a boon for depression research

UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Key takeawaysUCLA chemists ’ new probe is outfitted with biosensors designed to track specific neurotransmitters like serotonin.The probe is flexible enough to monitor the brains of research subjects as they move and perform everyday activities.The ability to continuously measure neurotransmitters would improve our understanding of how these chemicals affect psychological states.Anyone familiar with antidepressants like Prozac or Wellbutrin knows that these drugs boost levels of neurotransmitters in the brain like serotonin and dopamine, which are known to play an important role in mood and behavior.It might come as a surprise, then, that scientists still have very little data about the specific relationship between neurotransmitters — chemicals that relay messages from one brain cell ...

‘There was an explosion, and I had to close my eyes’: how TV left 12,000 children needing a doctor

Guardian Unlimited Science — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The Japanese government held an emergency meeting and share prices crashed after a Pok émon broadcast. For years, its effects went unexplained – until researchers started digging …Twenty-five years ago, at precisely 6.51pm on 16 December 1997, hundreds of children across Japan experienced seizures. In total, 685 – 310 boys and 375 girls – were taken by ambulance to hospital. Within two days, 12,000 children had reported symptoms of illness. The common factor in this sudden mass outbreak was an unlikely culprit: an episode of thePok émon cartoon series.The instalment in question, Denn ō Senshi Porygon (Electric Soldier Porygon), was the 38thin the Pok émonanime’s first season – and initially, at least, it sparked a medical mystery. Twenty minutes into the cartoon, an explosi...

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High Retention, Seizure-Freedom Rates for Perampanel in Epilepsy High Retention, Seizure-Freedom Rates for Perampanel in Epilepsy

Medscape Medical News Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Early results from the PERPRISE study showed high retention and seizure-freedom rates among adults with focal or idiopathic generalized epilepsy who received perampanel as add-on therapy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

Disordered activity? A review of the quality of epilepsy care provided to adult patients presenting to hospital with a seizure

Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Data from 610 clinical questionnaires, 264 sets of case notes and 158 organisational questionnaires were used to assess the quality of care provided to adult patients with a pre-existing epilepsy disorder or who were subsequently diagnosed with epilepsy and presented to hospital following a seizure, between 1 January and 31 December 2020. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))

Case-control study developing Scottish Epilepsy Deaths Study score to predict epilepsy-related death - Mbizvo GK, Schnier C, Simpson CR, Duncan SE, Chin RFM.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

This study aims to develop a risk prediction model for epilepsy-related death in adults. In this age- and sex-matched case-control study, we compared adults (aged ≥16 years) who had epilepsy-related death between 2009-2016 to living adults with epilepsy ... (Source: SafetyLit)

' Striking' Rate of Suicidal Thoughts in Teens With Epilepsy'Striking' Rate of Suicidal Thoughts in Teens With Epilepsy

Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Adolescents newly diagnosed with focal epilepsy have a high rate of suicidality that increases even more over time.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)

Improving Sleep Boosts Cognition in Refractory Epilepsy Improving Sleep Boosts Cognition in Refractory Epilepsy

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Improving sleep for patients with uncontrolled temporal lobe epilepsy improves cognition, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

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Fracture rates in children with cerebral palsy: a Danish, nationwide register-based study - Granild-Jensen JB, Pedersen AB, Kristiansen EB, Langdahl B, M øller-Madsen B, Søndergaard C, Farholt S, Vestergaard ET, Rackauskaite G.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND: In children with cerebral palsy (CP), fracture rates have been reported to be higher than in the general population but age-specific fracture rates have not been directly compared and the effect of comorbid epilepsy needs elucidation. This impa... (Source: SafetyLit)

Adult-onset epilepsy and risk of traumatic brain injury: a nationwide cohort study - Posti JP, Ruuskanen JO, Kyt ö V.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND: A knowledge gap exists regarding the risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in patients with epilepsy. METHODS: Patients with adult-onset epilepsy during 2005-2018 in Finland were studied using retrospective longitudinal national registry... (Source: SafetyLit)

Vicious Cycle: Epilepsy Seizures Could Encourage More Seizures

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

MONDAY, Dec. 5, 2022 -- Seizures tend to get progressively worse over time in people with epilepsy, and a new study in mice suggests why that might be the case. Seizures appear to prompt the brains of mice to produce more myelin, the insulating... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

Pacemaker for epilepsy

MayoClinic.com Full Feed — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

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Strong Two-Way Link Between Epilepsy and Depression Strong Two-Way Link Between Epilepsy and Depression

Medscape Psychiatry Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The increased risk of depression following epilepsy, and vice versa, is sustained over a much longer period than previously shown.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)

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Cost of Epilepsy Meds Continues to Soar

Drugs.com - Daily MedNews — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2022 -- Costs for epilepsy medications in the United States are skyrocketing, outpacing inflation and straining federal insurers Medicare and Medicaid, according to new research. Spending on antiseizure medications more than doubled... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

Mayo Clinic Q & amp;A podcast: The latest options for treating epilepsy

News from Mayo Clinic — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness. Anyone can develop epilepsy and epilepsy affects both males and females of all races, ethnic backgrounds, and ages. Treatment with medications or sometimes surgery can control seizures for the majority of people with epilepsy. Some people require lifelong treatment to control seizures, but for others, the seizures eventually go away. Some… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

Higher Risk for Seizures After COVID vs Influenza Higher Risk for Seizures After COVID vs Influenza

Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

COVID-19 raises the risk for epilepsy and seizures far more than influenza does, with the most dramatic effects in those not hospitalized for infection and in children, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)

Seizures, Epilepsy Up in Six Months After COVID-19 Infection

Drugs.com - Pharma News — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

THURSDAY, Nov. 17, 2022 -- The incidence of new seizures or epilepsy is increased in patients in the six months following COVID-19 compared with matched patients with influenza, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in Neurology. Maxime... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

Consumer Health: Epilepsy -- causes and risk factors

News from Mayo Clinic — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the causes of and risk factors for epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects about 3.4 million people in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Epilepsy affects both males and females of all races, ethnic backgrounds and ages. Anyone can develop epilepsy. With epilepsy, brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, unusual sensations and… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

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With acquisition, vision and deep pockets, Kriya Therapeutics eyes new day for gene therapy

bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

One of the acquired programs — coupling gene therapy with the generic smoking cessation drug Chantix to quell hyperactive neurons in epilepsy patients — could be ready for a clinical trial next year or 2024. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)

Mayo Clinic Minute: Demystifying epilepsy

News from Mayo Clinic — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Epilepsy is a complicated condition that most people are aware of but few know much about. November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and Dr. Joseph Sirven, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, breaks down its prevalence and some of the most common causes. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/rA0AIisGo9c Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0:59) is in the downloads at the end of the post.Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Epilepsy can be a jarring condition, and… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

Ask the Mayo Mom: Navigating a new epilepsy diagnosis

News from Mayo Clinic — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Epilepsy is a neurologic central nervous system disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness. Seizure symptoms can vary widely. Some people with epilepsy simply stare blankly for a few seconds during a seizure, while others repeatedly twitch their arms or legs. Having a single seizure doesn't mean you have epilepsy. At least two seizures without a known trigger (unprovoked seizures) that happen… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)

The silent epidemic of young people who go to bed - and never wake up

the Mail online | Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Every week in the UK, on average 21 people with epilepsy die - some from injuries sustained during seizures, but the majority during the seizure itself from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Genetic Testing in Epilepsy Helps Inform Patient Management

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

(MedPage Today) -- A genetic diagnosis of epilepsy frequently led to changes in clinical management and improved outcomes in patients of all ages, a retrospective cross-sectional study showed. Changes in clinical management followed a genetic... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

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With $7M grant from NIH, UCLA scientists to study if brain stimulation during sleep can bolster memory

UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Key takeaways:A UCLA neurosurgeon and artificial intelligence expert will collaborate to study how the brain forms lasting memories.After identifying a memory ’s electrical signals, researchers will test whether they can improve that memory using electrical stimulation.Scientists hope the technique colud one day potentially help people with memory disorders.Sleep plays an important role in how the brain consolidates short-term memories from the previous day into enduring ones. But exactly how that process occurs remains a mystery. A new study led by UCLA scientists could help answer that question. Their research will aim to identify the electrical activity that occurs as the brain receives information and then test whether targeted, gentle electrical stimulation to the brain can stre...

Gene Treatment for Rare Epilepsy Causes Brain Side Effect in 2 Children

NYT Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The side effect, a buildup of fluid in the brain, led to the death of one of the children and presents a grave setback for a class of personalized medicine. (Source: NYT Health)

In Epilepsy, Heart Issues Linked to Longer Disease Duration In Epilepsy, Heart Issues Linked to Longer Disease Duration

Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A new study finds that abnormalities in electrocardiograms are linked to an earlier age of diagnosis and longer epilepsy duration.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)

Is it ethical to put human brain cells in a rat? – podcast

Guardian Unlimited Science — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Researchers have successfully transplanted human neurons into the brains of rats. The recent,groundbreaking study described how the human cells took root inside the rat brains, hooked up to their blood supplies and tapped into neural circuitry. Rather than create a kind of super-rat, the ultimate aim is to better understand neuropsychiatric disorders such as epilepsy and schizophrenia, and examine the effects of drugs in real time.But do the potential benefits outweigh the ethical questions that come with combining human cells with other animals? Ian Sample speaks to Prof Julian Savulescu about how the scientists managed to transplant the neurons, what this means, and how we decide where to draw the line in such an ethically complex field of researchArchive: ABC7 News Bay AreaContinue read...

Laser beam brain surgery to treat epilepsy

NHS Networks — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

A world-leading, fibre optic laser therapy for people suffering with epilepsy who have not responded well to other forms of treatment will be rolled out on the NHS. (Source: NHS Networks)

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For Kids with Long COVID, Good Treatment Is Hard to Find

TIME: Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Ayden Varno was outside doing chores one day in April 2021 when he felt an excruciating pain, like “a hot knife was being stabbed into my back multiple times,” he says. Ayden, who is now 13, spent most of the next eight months in pain so extreme he couldn’t walk unassisted, sleep through the night, or follow a full school curriculum. He also suffered frequent non-epileptic seizures related to his pain. Doctors near his home in Ohio had no idea why Ayden was in so much pain or what to do about it; some suggested he was having a psychotic episode or being abused at home, says his mother, Lynda Varno. The family’s first lead came in July 2021, after they drove 14 hours to a pediatric hospital in Philadelphia. A doctor there mentioned that the pandemic seemed to be driv...

I would be better off dead: investigating suicidal ideation in people with epilepsy - Tedrus GMAS, Souza DCM.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND: It is known that the risk of suicidal behavior in adult people with epilepsy (PWEs) is high. However, the associated clinical and psychosocial factors are still being discussed. OBJECTIVE: To assess the risk of suicide in PWEs and... (Source: SafetyLit)

Laser brain therapy offers hope to epilepsy sufferers in England

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Hundreds of people with hard-to-treat epilepsy will benefit from the innovative treatment. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

New laser therapy that targets epilepsy to be rolled out across the NHS

Daily Express - Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Fibre optic laser therapy, which could transform the lives of people with hard-to-treat epilepsy, is being rolled out across the NHS. (Source: Daily Express - Health)

Blood Pressure Meds a Novel Approach to Epilepsy Prevention? Blood Pressure Meds a Novel Approach to Epilepsy Prevention?

Medscape Cardiology Headlines — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Angiotensin receptor blockers may represent a novel approach to epilepsy prevention in patients with arterial hypertension, research suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)

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‘Urgent’ patients waiting up to 14 weeks to be seen

HSJ — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Epilepsy patients needing to be seen urgently are waiting up to 14 weeks – against guidance to see such patients within a fortnight – at a trust with a backlog of neurology referrals. (Source: HSJ)

Suicidal ideation among Nigerian patients with epilepsy - Ogundare T.

SafetyLit — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

BACKGROUND: Patients with epilepsy are at increased risk of suicide which is often preceded by suicidal ideation. Suicidal ideation is rarely assessed in Nigerian patients with epilepsy and there are limited studies on prevalence and determinants. ... (Source: SafetyLit)

Transplant of human brain tissue into rats could help study autism, other disorders

Washington Post: To Your Health — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

The approach is expected to enable new research into epilepsy, schizophrenia and intellectual disabilities. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)

Human neurons transplanted into rats to help study brain disorders

Guardian Unlimited Science — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:41:46 +0100

Groundbreaking research could throw light on how cells from patients with neuropsychiatric disorders malfunctionResearchers have transplanted human neurons into rat brains in work that aims to shed fresh light on debilitating neurological and psychiatric disorders such as epilepsy and schizophrenia.The clumps of human cells took root inside the animal brains, hooked up to their blood supplies and tapped into rat brain circuits, allowing them to sense whisker movements and change how the animals behaved.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)