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What's Your Diagnosis?
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What's Your Diagnosis?
A Previously Healthy 27-Year-Old Man With New-Onset Seizure
10/24/2024
Veronica Thompson, OMS II; Amanda Ho, OMS II; Ciara Doyle, OMS II; Joy Ishii Zarandy, DO, FAAFP, DABFM
A 27-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) following a new-onset seizure. The seizure was witnessed by his wife, who stated that he was standing at the kitchen sink, washing dishes, when...
10/24/2024
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Genetic Testing for Epilepsy
12/26/2023
Epilepsy is often genetic and can be passed on to children. Do you believe genetic testing has a role in epilepsy management? Take our poll to voice your opinion!
12/26/2023
Case in Point
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Case in Point
Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndrome Presenting as New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus
11/01/2023
A 78-year-old man presented to the emergency department with generalized tonic-clonic seizures of unknown duration and fever of 38.6 °C. He had a medical history significant for ischemic cardiomyopathy,...
11/01/2023

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Genetic Testing for Epilepsy
12/26/2023
Epilepsy is often genetic and can be passed on to children. Do you believe genetic testing has a role in epilepsy management? Take our poll to voice your opinion!
12/26/2023
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Pop Quiz: Risk Factors for Seizure Recurrence
05/21/2020
Among adult patients with an unprovoked first seizure, which factor is NOT associated with seizure recurrence? Test your knowledge in our pop quiz.
05/21/2020
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Poll: Using IEDs for Predictions in Epilepsy
01/12/2020
Each year, millions of Americans experience seizure events. Do you think interictal epileptiform discharges are a helpful tool for predicting seizure focus or surgical outcome? Share your opinion by taking...
01/12/2020
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Poll: Predicting Seizures
01/11/2020
More than 3 million Americans have epilepsy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Do you think tracking interictal spikes can be an effective way to predict when these individuals...
01/11/2020
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Quiz: Late-Onset Epilepsy
01/14/2019
Listen to our podcast with Dr Emily Johnson on late-onset epilepsy. Then take this quiz to see what you have learned.
01/14/2019

Clinical Insights

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Ophir Keret, MD, on Late-Onset Unprovoked Seizures of Unknown Etiology and Dementia Risk
04/17/2020
A new study suggests that late-onset unprovoked seizures of unknown etiology may be associated with a doubled risk of developing dementia among older veterans. Neurology Consultant spoke with corresponding...
04/17/2020
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Barbara Dworetzky, MD, on the Challenges of Diagnosing PNES
12/30/2019
She outlines the challenges associated with diagnosing psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), how neurologists and other providers can overcome these challenges, and more.
12/30/2019
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Emily Johnson, MD, on Late-Onset Epilepsy
01/24/2019
Dr Emily Johnson from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine talks about her research on late-onset epilepsy, the midlife risk factors that may contribute to late-onset epilepsy, and more.
01/24/2019