Four sequential modules address stress, identifying stigma, cognitive behavioral strategies, and problem-solving. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Epilepsy
[Comment] Autoimmune encephalitis: diagnostic challenges and tensions
Autoimmune encephalitis is an important and treatable cause of acute or subacute neurological disturbance. To optimise outcomes, several factors are crucial. First, education of the medical community is a priority, so that autoimmune encephalitis is considered in the differential diagnosis of diverse presentations such as new onset psychosis, seizures, and cognitive decline. Second, to support… Continue reading [Comment] Autoimmune encephalitis: diagnostic challenges and tensions
GLP-1 RAs May Cut Risk for Late-Onset Epilepsy
Newer glucose-lowering drugs reduce the risk for late-onset seizures and epilepsy by 24%, with GLP-1 RAs cutting the risk by 33%, new research showed. Medscape Medical News
Survey Reveals Wide Practice Range for Seizure Clusters
A group of 15 experts showed wide ranging definitions, prompting a call for guidelines. Medscape Medical News
Epilepsy Tied to Higher Risk for Psychiatric Comorbidities
The prevalence of multiple psychiatric comorbidities is significantly higher in people with epilepsy than in those without the condition, a new meta-analysis suggests. Medscape Medical News
‘Urgent Need’ to Examine Anti-Seizure Medication Pricing
Prices of brand-name anti-seizure medications almost doubled over a recent 10-year period, whereas prices of generic versions decreased. Medscape Medical News
ARBs Cut Epilepsy Risk in Patients with Hypertension
Mounting research suggested angiotensin receptor blockers reduce the risk for epilepsy in patents with hypertension and stroke. Medscape Medical News
Few Focal Epilepsy Cases Controlled by Initial ASM Treatment
Only about 27% of patients newly diagnosed with focal epilepsy are seizure-free on initial anti-seizure medications, new research suggested. Medscape Medical News
Alpha Traveling Waves during Working Memory: Disentangling Bottom-Up Gating and Top-Down Gain Control
While previous works established the inhibitory role of alpha oscillations during working memory maintenance, it remains an open question whether such an inhibitory control is a top-down process. Here, we attempted to disentangle this issue by considering the spatiotemporal component of waves in the alpha band, i.e., alpha traveling waves. We reanalyzed two pre-existing and… Continue reading Alpha Traveling Waves during Working Memory: Disentangling Bottom-Up Gating and Top-Down Gain Control
Women Largely Unaware of ASM Risks, More Education Needed
The majority of women with epilepsy are inadequately educated about the potential risks for ASMs, including teratogenic effects and reduced efficacy of hormonal birth control. Medscape Medical News