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Neurological Comorbidity and Epilepsy Treatment
- October 20, 2009
- Andrew J. Cole, MD, FRCP(C)
- Neurology
A review highlights the dearth of class 1 evidence regarding optimal epilepsy treatment and drug–drug interactions in the setting of comorbid disease.- Reviewing:
- Zaccara G., Acta Neurol Scand 2009 Jul; 120:1.
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Conversion from Valproic Acid to Topiramate for Epilepsy
- September 1, 2009
- Ellen J. Bubrick, MD
- Neurology
A short-term, open-label study suggests tolerability and efficacy with this change, but methodological issues preclude the drawing of definitive conclusions.- Reviewing:
- Schreiner A et al., Acta Neurol Scand 2009 May; 119:304.
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Radiosurgery for Refractory Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
- June 23, 2009
- Orrin Devinsky, MD
- Neurology
A small, preliminary study suggests that gamma-knife radiosurgery is a safe and effective alternative to open surgery.- Reviewing:
- Barbaro NM et al., Ann Neurol 2009 Feb; 65:167.
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Auras in Epilepsy
- April 21, 2009
- Orrin Devinsky, MD
- Neurology
A large registry study highlights both the clinical importance and diagnostic challenge of auras.- Reviewing:
- Nakken KO et al., Acta Neurol Scand 2009 Feb; 119:88.
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White-Matter Integrity and Memory in Epilepsy
- March 10, 2009
- Alexandra Golby, MD
- Neurology
Diffusion tensor MRI findings provide a new way to identify memory and language impairment in temporal lobe epilepsy.- Reviewing:
- McDonald CR et al., Neurology 2008 Dec 2; 71:1869. Kirsch HE and Grossman M., Neurology 2008 Dec 2; 71:1854.
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The Brain–Heart Connection in Epilepsy
- March 3, 2009
- Andrea O. Rossetti, MD
- Neurology
Ictal bradycardia/asystole is not exceptional in patients with refractory epilepsy.- Reviewing:
- Odier C et al., Can J Neurol Sci 2009 Jan; 36:32.
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Improvements in Memory After Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Surgery
- February 10, 2009
- Evan D. Murray, MD
- Neurology
This analysis offers initial clues to which patients are more likely than others to experience improvements.- Reviewing:
- Baxendale S et al., Neurology 2008 Oct 21; 71:1319.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults with Epilepsy
- January 6, 2009
- Milena Pavlova, MD
- Neurology
This pilot study shows that OSA is common in people with epilepsy and that a randomized, sham-controlled trial is feasible.- Reviewing:
- Malow BA et al., Neurology 2008 Aug 19; 71:572.
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Epilepsy and Risk for Drowning
- December 30, 2008
- Ronald Thibert, DO, MSPH, and Elizabeth Thiele, MD, PhD
- Neurology
The risk is significantly elevated for this uncommon but preventable cause of death.- Reviewing:
- Bell GS et al., Neurology 2008 Aug 19; 71:578.
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Sexual and Contraceptive Practices of Women with Epilepsy
- December 2, 2008
- Andrew G. Herzog MD, MSc
- Neurology
Women with epilepsy and their healthcare providers need a better understanding of appropriate contraceptive options, a questionnaire study suggests.- Reviewing:
- Davis AR et al., Contraception 2008 Jun; 77:405.
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Continued Stigma Associated with Epilepsy
- December 2, 2008
- Edward B. Bromfield, MD
- Neurology
Despite advances in knowledge about epilepsy, both the general public and patients themselves continue to hold negative and potentially harmful beliefs about the condition.- Reviewing:
- Bandstra NF et al., Can J Neurol Sci 2008 Sep; 35:436.
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Psychosocial Factors and Sexual Function in Men with Epilepsy
- September 9, 2008
- Daniel B. Hoch, MD, PhD
- Neurology
New findings reinforce the idea that sexual dysfunction in men with epilepsy is a complicated problem in which psychosocial factors are probably at least as important as biochemistry.- Reviewing:
- Talbot JA et al., Neurology 2008 Apr 15; 70:1346.
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Health-Related Quality of Life After Epilepsy Surgery
- February 12, 2008
- Ellen J. Bubrick, MD
- Neurology
Time seizure-free is the main determinant of quality-of-life improvements.- Reviewing:
- Spencer SS et al., Ann Neurol 2007 Oct; 62:327.
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Suicide and Epilepsy Free
- August 21, 2007
- Orrin Devinsky, MD
- Neurology
The risk for suicide is greatest during the first 6 months after epilepsy diagnosis and in those with coexisting psychiatric illness.- Reviewing:
- Christensen J et al., Lancet Neurol 2007 Aug; 6:693-8.
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Levetiracetam Noninferior to Carbamazepine for Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy
- May 22, 2007
- James A. Ferrendelli, MD
- Neurology
A direct comparison of a newer and an older AED as monotherapy- Reviewing:
- Brodie MJ et al., Neurology 2007 Feb 6; 68:402-8.
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Epilepsy
- February 13, 2007
- Mark Hallett, MD
- Neurology
Repeated sessions of slow repetitive TMS reduced seizures for up to 2 months in patients with cortical malformations, but more work remains to establish this treatment.- Reviewing:
- Fregni F et al., Ann Neurol 2006 Oct; 60:447-55.
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Focal Cortical Dysplasia: A Surgically Remediable Cause of Epilepsy
- July 6, 2006
- Bernard S. Chang, MD, MMSc
- Neurology
As always, selection of ideal candidates is paramount.- Reviewing:
- Siegel AM et al., Acta Neurol Scand 2006 Feb; 113:65-71. Bast T et al., Acta Neurol Scand 2006 Feb; 113:72-81.
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Effects of Epilepsy Surgery on Depression and Anxiety
- March 9, 2006
- Bruce H. Price, MD
- Neurology
Most, though not all, epilepsy patients with depression or anxiety exhibited improved mood after surgery.- Reviewing:
- Devinsky O et al., Neurology 2005 Dec 13; 65:1744-9.
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Predicting Seizure Freedom After Focal Epilepsy Surgery
- December 29, 2005
- Tracey A. Milligan, MD
- Neurology
Surgical resection can safely and effectively treat medically refractory epilepsy. However, few prospective studies have examined who is most likely to benefit from the surgery. . . .- Reviewing:
- Spencer SS et al., Neurology 2005 Sep 27; 65:912-8.
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Guidelines for Women with Epilepsy Often Not Followed
- October 20, 2005
- Autumn Klein, MD, PhD
- Neurology
In this comprehensive, retrospective study, researchers assessed whether 2 years of passive implementation (journal publication) followed by 2 years of active implementation (internet resources, handouts . . .- Reviewing:
- Kampman MT et al., Epilepsia 2005 Aug; 46:1286-92.
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