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International Epilepsy Day
10 February 2025
Despite being one of the world's oldest known medical conditions, public fear and misunderstanding about epilepsy persist, making many people reluctant to talk about it. That reluctance leads to lives lived in the shadows, lack of understanding about individual risk, discrimination in workplaces and communities, and a lack of funding for new therapies research. People with epilepsy die prematurely at a higher rate compared to the general population. The most common cause of death from epilepsy is sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, known as SUDEP. For many people living with epilepsy, the misconceptions and discrimination can be more difficult to overcome than the seizures themselves. Epilepsy Foundation
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Bridging the conversational gap in epilepsy: Using large language models to reveal insights into patient behavior and concerns from online discussions
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Epilepsia 10 December 2024
Clinical correlates of perceived stigma among people living with epilepsy enrolled in a self-management clinical trial
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Epilepsy and behavior 16 September 2024
Developing and validating an epilepsy awareness and education program: Bridging gaps in knowledge and support for people living with epilepsy and their families
This study aimed to develop an epilepsy awareness and education programme to enhance epilepsy awareness and support among individuals living with epilepsy and their families. Patient preferences and adherence 7 November 2024
Experiences of COVID-19 in an Australian community cohort of adults with epilepsy
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Epilepsy & behavior 24 September 2024
Experiences of people with epilepsy in their professional development and daily working life: An exploratory study
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Epilepsy & behavior 1 February 2025
Individual and relational factors related to disclosure of epilepsy in the workplace
This study indicated that the decision to disclose epilepsy was associated with both individual factors, such as experience of viewing own seizures, and relational factors, such as experience of discrimination and enacted stigma. Epilepsy and behavior 10 October 2024
Shining a light: Advancing health equity in overlooked epilepsy communities
This paper reviews the literature on disparities that affect several minoritized groups living with epilepsy. Epilepsy currents 14 June 2024
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Treatments
Brivaracetam effectiveness and tolerability in older and younger adults with epilepsy: EXPERIENCE, a pooled analysis of international data from retrospective studies
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Epilepsy and behavior 5 July 2024
Neonatal seizures: New evidence, classification, and guidelines
This review will provide updated knowledge about the pathophysiology of neonatal seizures, classification of the provoked seizures and neonatal epilepsies, state of the art guidance on EEG monitoring in the neonatal ICU, current treatment guidelines for neonatal seizures, and potential for future advancement in treatment. Epilepsy currents 22 May 2024
Precision medicine approaches in epilepsy: A systematic review of genetic markers and personalized treatment strategies
This comprehensive analysis of diverse epilepsy studies underscores the pivotal role of genetic information in tailoring treatments and enhancing patient outcomes. The urgent integration of genetic testing into epilepsy care is imperative. Precision medical sciences 24 June 2024
Prioritizing questions and topics for the development of guidelines and consensus-based recommendations supported by ILAE: A scoping review and proposal of prioritization criteria
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Epilepsia 29 January 2025
Sleep disorders in children with epilepsy receiving valproate therapy
Sleep disorders are prevalent in children with epilepsy receiving valproate therapy which need attention and appropriate management. European society of medicine 30 January 2025
The fundamentals of antiseizure medications: A through Z
This review highlights important aspects of older and newer medications, developments in precision medicine for epilepsy, increasing understanding of effective treatments for status epileptics, and a global perspective on antiseizure medications (ASM) availability. Epilepsy currents 7 October 2024
The multidisciplinary team in the treatment of patients with epilepsy
Optimal care for people with epilepsy (PwE) requires a multidisciplinary patient-oriented team, a concept that emerged from oncology. This article reviews the role of advanced practice providers, dieticians, psychologists, pharmacists, psychiatrists, and social workers in working alongside neurologists in caring for PwE. The article examines training and licensure requirements, clinical needs, and scope of practice for these disciplines. The review concludes by providing recommendations and a framework for multidisciplinary care for PwE. Epilepsy currents 30 April 2024
Therapeutic yield of comprehensive inpatient treatment for patients with intellectual disability and epilepsy – A prospective observational study
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Epilepsy & behavior 13 January 2025
Usefulness of perampanel as initial monotherapy in children with non-lesional focal epilepsy
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Epilepsy & behavior reports 30 January 2025
When is home video seizure monitoring helpful?
This scoping literature review provides an overview of video and audio-based seizure detection, highlighting their potential benefits and challenges. It encompasses a thorough search and evaluation of relevant articles, summarizing methods and performances of these systems. The primary aim of this review is to examine and analyze existing research to identify patterns and gaps and establish a foundation for future advancements. Epilepsy currents 16 May 2024
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