Results 111 to 120 of about 71,305 (341)
Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.Abstract Infantile epilepsy spasms syndrome (IESS), formerly known as infantile spasms or West Syndrome, is a severe epilepsy syndrome affecting about 3 in 10,000 newborns in the United States. Characterized by clusters of epileptic spasms, interictal hypsarrhythmia, and developmental delays, IESS has diverse causes, including structural‐metabolic ...
Kayla Vieira +5 more
wiley +1 more source
The pharmacist’s response to the needs of patients undergoing treatment with psychotropic medication [PDF]
, 1999 The usage of psychotropic (Table 1) medication is considerable world wide. In Malta, this can be attested to by the numerous studies that have been conducted by the University of Malta Department of Pharmacy (in conjuction with other institutions and ...
Sant Fournier, Mary Ann
core
The NIH/NINDS Anticonvulsant Screening Program (ASP): Recommendations from the working group’s 2012 review of the Program [PDF]
, 2012 openalex +1 more source
Status epilepticus: Updates on mechanisms and treatments
Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.Abstract Status epilepticus (SE) consists of prolonged, self‐sustaining seizures and is a common neurological emergency that causes respiratory compromise and neuronal injury. Without prompt treatment, the seizures can become resistant to benzodiazepines, leading to the progressive evolution of established, refractory, and super‐refractory SE.
Suchitra Joshi, Jaideep Kapur
wiley +1 more source
What is the best treatment for diabetic neuropathy? [PDF]
, 2004 Tricyclic antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and capsaicin reduce the pain of diabetic neuropathy; limited data suggests that lidocaine patches may also be efficacious.
Collins, Linda J., Newton, Warren P.
core
Ketogenic diet for infantile epileptic spasms
Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.Abstract Approximately half of all cases of Infantile Epileptic Spasms Syndrome (IESS) do not respond to vigabatrin and hormonal therapies. There is no clear consensus as to the second‐line therapy for IESS. Ketogenic diet (KD) has emerged as an effective treatment for certain drug‐resistant epilepsies and in many cases of IESS.
Morris H. Scantlebury +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Self‐completed patient‐reported outcome measures in adults with epilepsy: A review
Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.Abstract Epilepsy affects 65 million people worldwide, and is a World Health Organization priority disease as highlighted in their 2022–2031 Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP) on Epilepsy and other Neurological Disorders. IGAP's objectives include improving epilepsy treatment and care.
Alison L. Conquest +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Open Access Emergency Medicine, 2022 Shrouk Messahel,1 Louise Bracken,2 Richard Appleton3 1NIHR NWC Speciality Research Lead for Trauma and Emergency Care, The Emergency Department, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, L12 2AP, UK; 2Paediatric Medicines Research Unit, Alder
Messahel S, Bracken L, Appleton R
doaj
A Rare Case of Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Accompanying Late Postpartum Eclampsia or Hypertensive Encephalopathy-A Clinical Dilemma [PDF]
, 2012 Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) refers to a clinic-radiologic diagnosis. Clinically it is characterized by non specific symptoms such as headache, confusion, visual disturbances and seizures.
Appaiah, N +4 more
core