Researchers have identified several risk factors for SUDEP. However, the majority of SUDEP cases appear to be linked to epilepsy-related cardio-respiratory autonomic dysfunction.
If health care providers are aware that having an identified cause of epilepsy is associated with poor response to treatment, appropriate counseling and management strategies can be established.
In addition to traditional medications, Ann Marie Collier, MD, from Moab Regional Hospital in Colorado, says that integrative medication could be added to the treatment regimen. Read more about her session...
Based on evidence from several clinical trials, an FDA advisory committee has voted unanimously to recommend the approval of a cannabis-based oral solution for the treatment of 2 rare forms of epilepsy. ...
Based on evidence from several clinical trials, an FDA advisory committee has voted unanimously to recommend the approval of a cannabis-based oral solution for the treatment of 2 rare forms of epilepsy. ...
Epilepsy is known to be associated with an increased risk of mortality, but less is known about the unnatural cause-specific risks of mortality in this patient population.
Epilepsy is known to be associated with an increased risk of mortality, but less is known about the unnatural cause-specific risks of mortality in this patient population.
Using public health register and insurance data, the authors of a recent study investigated the risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease in 2 large cohorts of individuals who used antiepileptic drugs.
