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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
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“Systematic review of HHV-6 and febrile seizures: Should the ER include it in the viral panel?”
Journal of Clinical Virology PlusBackground: Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), particularly subtype B, is a common viral infection in childhood and the cause of roseola infantum. Beyond its dermatologic effects, HHV-6B is an important yet often underrecognized contributor to febrile seizures
Shaina Gagadam, Valerie Foy
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Parent's Experiences of Their Children Suffering Febrile Seizures
, 2018 Purpose: To explore parents experiences of their child suffering febrile seizures. Design and Method: Seven mothers and four fathers with experience of one or several febrile seizures in their children were interviewed.
Sund-Levander, Märtha, +3 more
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Neonatal seizures and GABAergic drugs: Scylla and Charybdis?
Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.Abstract Neonates have a high incidence of seizures that are frequently difficult to control with conventional first‐line anti‐seizure medications, which are gamma‐aminobutyric acid (GABA) agonists. The reasons for this clinical problem are multifold but are likely related to the unique physiology of the immature nervous system. Specifically, the early
Kerry W. Thompson +2 more
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Asian Journal of Medical SciencesBackground: Febrile seizures are common in children under five, with simple seizures being brief and harmless, while complex seizures have higher risks.
Mahalakshmi P +3 more
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A primary care‐led school‐centered model for epilepsy detection and care among children in India
Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.Abstract Objective We evaluated whether a primary care‐led, school‐centered epilepsy detection model, delivered through India's national school health program, Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), could improve childhood epilepsy detection and the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of teachers and primary healthcare providers.
Sulena Sulena +3 more
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Febrile seizures and mesial temporal sclerosis
, 2015 Purpose of review The sequence of febrile seizures followed by intractable temporal lobe epilepsy is rarely seen from a population perspective. However, several studies have shown a significant relationship between a history of prolonged febrile seizures
Cendes, F
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Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.Abstract Objective Stiripentol and fenfluramine are approved treatments for Dravet syndrome (DS), but real‐world data comparing their effectiveness and combined use remain limited. Our study aims to explore associations between treatment with stiripentol, fenfluramine, and their combination and clinical outcomes in patients with DS.
Paolo Surdi +7 more
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Ratios of Nine Risk Factors in Children With Recurrent Febrile Seizures
, 2010 Febrile seizures are the most common convulsive disorder of childhood, with a recurrence probability of 33%. The aim of the study was to determine the risk factors for recurrence of febrile seizures in children. In this descriptive, cross-sectional study,
Tosun, Ayse +20 more
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Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.Abstract Objective Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is the leading cause of epilepsy‐related mortality, particularly in individuals with Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEEs). The goal of this work is to assess SUDEP‐related knowledge, information practices, emotional and psychological impact, and the use of preventive measures
José Ángel Aibar +8 more
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