Members of the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium recently completed a survey about their prescribing practices of home seizure rescue medications for acute prolonged seizures and clusters of seizures...
Researchers analyzed whether children aged younger than 3 years who have intractable epilepsy can benefit from a ketogenic diet. And if so, do certain children benefit more than others?
Researchers have identified several risk factors for SUDEP. However, the majority of SUDEP cases appear to be linked to epilepsy-related cardio-respiratory autonomic dysfunction.
In addition to traditional medications, Ann Marie Collier, MD, from Moab Regional Hospital in Colorado, says that integrative medication could be added to the treatment regimen. Read more about her session...
Based on evidence from several clinical trials, an FDA advisory committee has voted unanimously to recommend the approval of a cannabis-based oral solution for the treatment of 2 rare forms of epilepsy.
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Based on evidence from several clinical trials, an FDA advisory committee has voted unanimously to recommend the approval of a cannabis-based oral solution for the treatment of 2 rare forms of epilepsy.
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Epilepsy is known to be associated with an increased risk of mortality, but less is known about the unnatural cause-specific risks of mortality in this patient population.
Epilepsy is known to be associated with an increased risk of mortality, but less is known about the unnatural cause-specific risks of mortality in this patient population.
