Seizure
VIDEO: Cannabidiol linked to improved seizure and nonseizure outcomes in epilepsy
LOS ANGELES — Treatment with cannabidiol led to improved seizure and nonseizure outcomes in patients with various forms of epilepsy, data show.
VIDEO: Zorevunersen significantly reduces seizures in Dravet syndrome
LOS ANGELES — Zorevunersen led to 75% to 80% seizure reduction in patients with Dravet syndrome, according to Barry S. Ticho, MD, PhD, FACC, chief medical officer of Stoke Therapeutics.
Cannabidiol linked to better social, executive function in tuberous sclerosis complex
LOS ANGELES — Treatment with cannabidiol in young people with tuberous sclerosis complex led to significant improvements in several cognitive, behavioral and executive domains, data from ongoing survey show.
Wearable devices feasible for tracking effects of antiseizure meds
LOS ANGELES — For young people with epilepsy, wearable devices may be a feasible method for tracking the effects of antiseizure medications on the autonomic nervous system, according to a presenter.
Automated tool tracks medication changes for long-term epilepsy monitoring
LOS ANGELES — A novel automated data-extraction tool successfully tracked daily antiseizure medication changes for individuals requiring long-term monitoring for epilepsy, data show.
Most patients with focal epilepsy still have seizures during first year of treatment
LOS ANGELES — For those newly diagnosed with focal epilepsy and given antiseizure medications, most will be sensitive to treatment, with seizure freedom likely to occur after the first year of administration, according to a presenter.
Mechanized system for remote epilepsy monitoring may improve patient safety
LOS ANGELES — A novel electronic system may help clinicians remotely track patients in an epilepsy monitoring unit and prevent adverse events, according to a poster from the American Epilepsy Society annual meeting.
Keto diet reduces seizure burden in Aicardi syndrome
LOS ANGELES — Introduction of a ketogenic diet reduced seizure burden in children with Aicardi syndrome as soon as 3 months, with beneficial long-term effects, according to a poster at the American Epilepsy Society annual meeting.
VIDEO: Wearable EEG system provides real-time data on patients with epilepsy
A wearable, portable electroencelphalogram, or EEG, system will allow clinicians to rapidly review real-time seizure-related neurologic events in those with epilepsy, Epitel CEO and founder Mark Lehmkuhle, PhD, stated in this Healio video.
Study: First-generation antihistamines may increase seizure risk in young children
A Korean study identified a 22% increased risk for seizure among young children who were prescribed first-generation antihistamines, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.