Prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications, frequently prescribed to pregnant women with epilepsy, increase a child’s risk of neurodevelopmental disorder.
Prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications, frequently prescribed to pregnant women with epilepsy, increase a child’s risk of neurodevelopmental disorder.
Teleneurological consultations overall produce accurate diagnoses in emergency situations for both stroke and nonstroke patients, but accuracy varies based on the specific diagnosis and disease case.
Teleneurological consultations overall produce accurate diagnoses in emergency situations for both stroke and nonstroke patients, but accuracy varies based on the specific diagnosis and disease case.
Status epilepticus continues to be associated with a larger burden on patients financially and physically, with high mortality rates and hospitalization costs that increase with disease refractoriness, according to a new analysis.
Status epilepticus continues to be associated with a larger burden on patients financially and physically, with high mortality rates and hospitalization costs that increase with disease refractoriness, according to a new analysis.
The new device, which was given 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration, allows for the remote diagnosis, monitoring, and assessment of epilepsy.
The new device, which was given 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration, allows for the remote diagnosis, monitoring, and assessment of epilepsy.
According to the American Academy of Neurology 2015 guideline for the management of an unprovoked first seizure among adults, what are the risk factors for seizure recurrence? Test your knowledge in our pop quiz.
According to the American Academy of Neurology 2015 guideline for the management of an unprovoked first seizure among adults, what are the risk factors for seizure recurrence? Test your knowledge in our pop quiz.
In a new study presented at the American Epilepsy Society virtual meeting, AES2020, researchers identified specific age groups that were most at risk for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy in a registry of patients aged 0 to 17 years.
In a new study presented at the American Epilepsy Society virtual meeting, AES2020, researchers identified specific age groups that were most at risk for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy in a registry of patients aged 0 to 17 years.
Sleep apnea and low oxygen levels during sleep are associated with late-onset epilepsy independently of hypertension and stroke, according to a study published online in the journal Sleep.
Sleep apnea and low oxygen levels during sleep are associated with late-onset epilepsy independently of hypertension and stroke, according to a study published online in the journal Sleep.
No association was found between exposure to antiseizure medications (ASMs), including valproate, during pregnancy and children developing epilepsy, in a recent prospective, population-based register cohort study results published in JAMA...
No association was found between exposure to antiseizure medications (ASMs), including valproate, during pregnancy and children developing epilepsy, in a recent prospective, population-based register cohort study results published in JAMA...
The risk of epilepsy in post-9/11 US veterans with moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is higher in those who were not deployed compared with those who were deployed, according to study findings published online ahead of print...
The risk of epilepsy in post-9/11 US veterans with moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is higher in those who were not deployed compared with those who were deployed, according to study findings published online ahead of print...
The cerebellum contributes to generalized convulsive seizures by altering the activity of a specific group of neurons in the midbrain that subsequently initiates the seizures, new study results suggest.
The cerebellum contributes to generalized convulsive seizures by altering the activity of a specific group of neurons in the midbrain that subsequently initiates the seizures, new study results suggest.
Neurodevelopmental outcomes did not differ between 3-year-olds who were exposed to antiseizure medications in utero and their peers who were not exposed, according to a study published in The Lancet Neurology.
Neurodevelopmental outcomes did not differ between 3-year-olds who were exposed to antiseizure medications in utero and their peers who were not exposed, according to a study published in The Lancet Neurology.
Although the ketogenic diet, modified Atkins diet, and low glycemic index therapy were each more effective than care as usual for short-term seizure reduction in childhood drug-resistant epilepsy, the modified Atkins diet may be the most...
Although the ketogenic diet, modified Atkins diet, and low glycemic index therapy were each more effective than care as usual for short-term seizure reduction in childhood drug-resistant epilepsy, the modified Atkins diet may be the most...
Combining a modified Atkins diet with medication reduced seizures and improved quality of life in adolescents and adults with drug-resistant epilepsy, according to findings from a randomized controlled trial published in Neurology.
Combining a modified Atkins diet with medication reduced seizures and improved quality of life in adolescents and adults with drug-resistant epilepsy, according to findings from a randomized controlled trial published in Neurology.
The bidirectional association between depression and epilepsy is a long-term relationship, according to a large-scale cohort study published in the journal Neurology.
The bidirectional association between depression and epilepsy is a long-term relationship, according to a large-scale cohort study published in the journal Neurology.
Prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications, frequently prescribed to pregnant women with epilepsy, increase a child’s risk of neurodevelopmental disorder.
Prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications, frequently prescribed to pregnant women with epilepsy, increase a child’s risk of neurodevelopmental disorder.
Teleneurological consultations overall produce accurate diagnoses in emergency situations for both stroke and nonstroke patients, but accuracy varies based on the specific diagnosis and disease case.
Teleneurological consultations overall produce accurate diagnoses in emergency situations for both stroke and nonstroke patients, but accuracy varies based on the specific diagnosis and disease case.
In July, Teva announced positive results in a phase 3 trial of migraine medication Ajovy (fremanezumab) for children and adolescents, making it the first anti-CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) monoclonal antibody to be effective in this...
In July, Teva announced positive results in a phase 3 trial of migraine medication Ajovy (fremanezumab) for children and adolescents, making it the first anti-CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) monoclonal antibody to be effective in this...
Compared with moderate-dose therapy, high-dose statin therapy in patients with mild ischemic stroke did not decrease the risk of stroke recurrence and was associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage over 12 months.
Compared with moderate-dose therapy, high-dose statin therapy in patients with mild ischemic stroke did not decrease the risk of stroke recurrence and was associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage over 12 months.
Regardless of their neurologic condition, patients rated outpatient teleneurology appointments as highly acceptable, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology.
Regardless of their neurologic condition, patients rated outpatient teleneurology appointments as highly acceptable, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology.
The US FDA approved an indication expansion for the gene therapy Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl) to include patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) with a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene who are nonambulatory and 4...
The US FDA approved an indication expansion for the gene therapy Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl) to include patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) with a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene who are nonambulatory and 4...
Backward walking speed reserve, or the difference between an individual’s preferred and maximal backward walking speed, was associated with disease severity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Backward walking speed reserve, or the difference between an individual’s preferred and maximal backward walking speed, was associated with disease severity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
VYVGART Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa/hyaluronidase) was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).
VYVGART Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa/hyaluronidase) was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).
Male individuals who engage in moderate physical activity and fitness may lower their risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to study findings published in Neurology.
Male individuals who engage in moderate physical activity and fitness may lower their risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to study findings published in Neurology.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wakix (pitolisant) for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 6 years and older with narcolepsy, US maker Harmony Biosciences announced.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wakix (pitolisant) for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 6 years and older with narcolepsy, US maker Harmony Biosciences announced.
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine.
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine.
The calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor atogepant reduced monthly migraine and headache days, as well as days using pain medication, in patients with chronic migraine with and without acute medication overuse.
The calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor atogepant reduced monthly migraine and headache days, as well as days using pain medication, in patients with chronic migraine with and without acute medication overuse.
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
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Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
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Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action
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Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease
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