Pediatric Epilepsy, SUDEP
Although some of the findings may warrant further study, the researchers found that none of the seizure-associated heart abnormalities could account for the comparatively high SUDEP rate in Dravet Syndrome.
These recommendations may help healthcare professionals provide optimal care to people with epilepsy during the coronavirus pandemic.
Genetics
The study found that AEDs taken during pregnancy do not increase the number of de novo variants in the baby.
During public health outbreaks, clinicians and caregivers should focus not only on seizure control but also on mental health of epilepsy patients, especially those with drug?resistant epilepsy.
CBD
The 12 interviewed neurologists generally perceived medical cannabis as a viable treatment option for children with drug-resistant epilepsy; however, participants identified important gaps in the evidence and implications for their practices.
According to the research team, the results from routine therapeutic drug monitoring data indicate that the effect of enzyme-inducing AEDs on BRV serum concentrations is stronger than the 20%-30% reduction in BRV exposure previously reported in pharmacokinetics studies.
A message from CEO Beth Lewin Dean on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the epilepsy research of today and tomorrow.
SUDEP
Epilepsy research news reported in the past month deepen our understanding of SUDEP in children, acquired epilepsy, and more.
Pediatric Epilepsy
Fintepla (fenfluramine) also seems to control the activity of sigma-1 receptors found on the surface of nerve cells, a study has found.
