In the aftermath of COVID-19, it is highly unlikely that the healthcare sector will return to a "business as usual" way of delivering services.
Ketogenic Diet
The effectiveness of the ketogenic diet in these animal models of epilepsy appears to be absolutely dependent on the presence of gut microbiota.
Teleconsultation is one of the few feasible options with good effectiveness for providing medical advice to children with epilepsy during pandemic times.
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Sirolimus has a significant effect on seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), with no or only moderate adverse events after long-term administration.
Patient quality of life, depression and medication side effects were associated with caregiver burden.
Perampanel and brivaracetam are effective for the add-on treatment of focal-onset seizures and display similar adverse event profiles.
As innovations in neurotechnology for epilepsy emerge, understanding of individual and societal values is essential to their beneficial evolution and translation to care.