Why am I still having Absence Seizures?
by Katherine Nickels, MD. For some, absence seizures respond to medications, but return with each attempt to wean medications. For others, the absence seizures continue, despite trials of numerous anti-seizure medications.
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Psychogenic (Non-epileptic) Seizures: What Patients and Families Need to Know
by Selim Benbadis, MD. Psychogenic (non-epileptic) seizures (PNES) are attacks that look like epileptic seizures, but are not caused by abnormal electrical discharges. PNES are the most common condition misdiagnosed as epilepsy.
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Assessing Bioequivalence of Generic Anti-epilepsy Drugs
Dr. Krauss and colleagues from Johns Hopkins determine the differences between the total drug exposure that a person would have for taking either a brand or generic drug.
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New EEG Marker: Interictal Scalp Fast Oscillations May be a Marker for Seizure Location
Drs. Andrade-Valenca, et al. from the Montreal Neurological Institute present results from an important study that helps to highlight an area in EEG study which may show promise for better identifying individuals who are good candidates for epilepsy surgery.
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Prolonged Survival with Valproic Acid Use for Glioblastoma
Drs. Weller and investigators from the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer and the National Cancer Institute of Canada present an intriguing analysis of patients with glioblastoma. Their database was assessed for the potential interaction between antiepileptic drug use and chemoradiation therapy and its impact on the survival of brain cancer patients with seizures on these medications.
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Dr. Sirven Answers Four Questions Regarding Medical Marijuana and Its Use for Epilepsy
One of the most hotly debated issues of our time is what to do about the legitimization of the use of marijuana (cannabis) for its use in a number of neurologic conditions.
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Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures in U.S. Veterans
Dr. Salinsky and colleagues present an investigation of a record review of all patients admitted to the Veteran's Administration Medical Center Epilepsy Monitoring Unit over a 10-year period. This study highlights one of the biggest concerns in the field of seizures and epilepsy, which is getting an accurate diagnosis.
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Keto News - What to do when it's time to stop the Ketogenic Diet?
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New Non-Invasive Magnetic Coil Applying Deep Brain Stimulation May Have Potential in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy. We are delighted to provide you with an update on an exciting project funded through our ETP New Therapy Grants program.
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On My Mind: Levetiracetam. Joseph Sirven, MD, Editor-in-Chief of epilepsy.com, looks at this epilepsy medication.
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My Epilepsy Diary is available for the iPhone and the iPod touch from the iTunes App Store and on Android devices through the Android Market. Just search on the word epilepsy and download the application.
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