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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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Epileptic Seizures

Epileptic Seizures

Modified Atkins Diet, Medication May Reduce Seizures in Those With Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy

01/19/2023

Researchers looked at the effect of the modified Atkins diet, combined with medication treatment, on seizure frequency in patients with epilepsy.

01/19/2023

COVID-19

COVID-19 Roundup: Bivalent Vaccines Include Infants, NIH Recommends Against Bebtelovimab, COVID’s Impact on Short-Term Memory, and More

12/20/2022

This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage of the FDA’s modification of bivalent vaccines in infants aged 6 months, the NIH advises against the use of bebtelovimab, and impact COVID-19 has on short-term...

12/20/2022

Epilepsy

Risks of Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications

06/14/2022

Women with epilepsy frequently need medication to prevent seizures during pregnancy and the risk of prenatal exposure of children is important to understand. Researchers examined the impact of prenatal...

06/14/2022

Seizure

FDA Approves Generic Drug for Epilepsy

01/11/2019

The medication is to be used as an adjunctive therapy in adult and pediatric patients with complex partial seizures.

01/11/2019

Seizure

Could Marijuana Benefit Patients with Epilepsy?

04/15/2015

Researchers evaluated 213 patients with severe epilepsy to determine the impact of cannabidiol, a marijuana extract, on seizure manifestations.

04/15/2015

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