Some COVID-19 related issues had influenced the risk of seizure worsening including postponing epilepsy surgery for patients with drug resistant epilepsy, non-compliance, and psychiatric comorbidities.
Genetics
Beliefs about genetic causes of epilepsy contribute to concerns and decisions to limit childbearing. These beliefs should be addressed in genetic counseling to ensure that true risks to offspring and reproductive options are well understood.
SUDEP
The long-term efficacy and safety profiles of the deep brain stimulation (DBS) system for epilepsy are favorable and demonstrate stable outcomes.
This month we are fortunate to have many opportunities to more formally recognize so many members of our epilepsy community.
Genetics
Seizure frequency declines over the years and most patients are seizure-free in adulthood. Motor, language and behavioral problems are an issue of continuous concern.
Stiripentol seems to be a useful option in the treatment of patients with severely pharmacoresistant epilepsy.
The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges to PWE, including increased seizure rates, problems with access and cost of life-saving medications.
The present study revealed acceptance of disability as an important psychological concept, in addition to social support and depression as previously reported, to improve the quality of life of patients with epilepsy.
Seizures can happen in patients with COVID-19 critical illness, even those without any prior neurologic history, and that they are associated with worse outcomes.
