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National Association of Epilepsy Centers issues updated care guidelines
For the first time since 2010, the National Association of Epilepsy has issued revised care guidelines, with a focus on precision in patient evaluation, diagnostics and multidisciplinary intervention as needed.
Few complications in vagus nerve stimulation surgery for those with drug-resistant epilepsy
Surgical procedures targeting vagus nerve stimulation for those with drug-resistant epilepsy are generally safe with low incidence and rate of complications, according to research from Brain and Spine.
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CBD treatment improved nonseizure outcomes, reduced seizure burden in epilepsy
Caregivers for those with Lennox Gastaut and Dravet syndrome reported that cannabidiol treatment led to improved nonseizure outcomes and reduced seizure burden, according to a study from Epilepsy Research.
Positive data reported from phase 1b/2a study of oral superagonist for epileptic seizures
A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company has announced positive topline data from a study evaluating a novel, oral 5-HT2C receptor superagonist for seizures associated with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies.
Future of epilepsy treatment depends on overcoming obstacles to gene-targeting therapy
ORLANDO — While effective medications for epilepsy exist, scientific advancement requires that future gene-targeting therapies or cures benefit the largest number of patients while overcoming several barriers, according to a presentation.
AbbVie acquires Cerevel, boosting roster of therapeutic candidates
AbbVie Inc. has acquired Cerevel Therapeutics and its pipeline of clinical stage and preclinical neuroscience candidates in development to address conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia and mood disorders.
Epilepsy treatment still facing barriers of efficacy, access
ORLANDO — Although effective treatments have been established for those with epilepsy, there is a need for more and novel therapies, which face barriers of efficacy and access, according to a presenter.
Medical cannabis linked with weekly seizure reduction in epilepsy
ORLANDO — Adults with epilepsy who were given medical cannabis recorded a significant decrease in weekly seizure frequency, according to a poster from the American Epilepsy Society annual meeting.
Program for those with epilepsy able to detect symptoms of depression, suicidality
ORLANDO — A home-based mental health program for individuals with epilepsy was effective in detecting symptoms of depression and suicidality, according to a poster.
Brivaracetam linked to significant seizure reduction, freedom at 12 months
ORLANDO — Adjunctive treatment with brivaracetam led to significant seizure reduction and seizure freedom in a cohort of adults with focal onset epilepsy, according to interim results of a study.
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