Women with epilepsy: Evidence‐based counseling across the lifespan
Abstract Women with epilepsy (WWE) encounter distinct and evolving challenges across the lifespan that require clinical management extending beyond seizure control alone. Although awareness of sex‐specific aspects of epilepsy has increased, important gaps remain in their integration into routine care.
Barbara Tettenborn +7 more
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Prevalence and Correlates of Self-Stigma in Personality Disorder Compared With Anxiety and Depression: A National Cross-Sectional Survey. [PDF]
Begum-Meades R, Feilder S, Crawford MJ.
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Epilepsy in emerging adulthood: Clinical, psychosocial, and surgical challenges
Abstract Objective Emerging adulthood (EAs; ages 19–29 years) is a unique developmental stage marked by major psychological, social, and occupational transitions. We sought to characterize the clinical, psychosocial, and surgical features of epilepsy in emerging adulthood, considering both current age and age at epilepsy onset.
Graham A. McLeod +26 more
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A multiple correspondence analysis towards understanding of public and self-stigma in mental health help-seeking among Malaysian university students. [PDF]
Muda N, Ahmad Raphaie FK.
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Abstract Objective Effective epilepsy management requires accurate epilepsy knowledge, active patient engagement, and stigma reduction to improve health outcomes. Educational interventions have been shown to enhance patients' quality of life (QOL) and knowledge. This study evaluated the effectiveness of EpiloBot, an artificial intelligence (AI)‐powered
Izumi Kuramochi +10 more
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Detection of focal impaired awareness seizures using a biometric shirt
Abstract Objective In recent years, seizure detection using wearable technology has gained significant attention in research. Most studies, however, have focused on detecting generalized or focal to bilateral tonic–clonic seizures. This study evaluates the feasibility of using a biometric shirt to detect focal impaired awareness seizures (FIAS) by ...
Jérôme St‐Jean +6 more
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The effects of weight self-stigma on psychological distress in adolescents: the chain-mediated roles of fear of negative appearance evaluation and social appearance anxiety. [PDF]
Tang C, Zhang X, Zhou C, Li K, Cai Y.
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Abstract Objective Artificial intelligence (AI)‐powered chatbots are increasingly used for patient education and mental health support, yet their effectiveness in epilepsy care remains underexplored. This study examines text‐based interactions between users and EpiloBot, an epilepsy‐focused chatbot, to understand conversational patterns and emotional ...
Keiichi Watanuki +10 more
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The impact of weight self-stigma on weight-loss treatment engagement and outcome. [PDF]
Schram SJ, Olson KL, Panza E, Lillis J.
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Abstract Objective Drug‐resistant epilepsy (DRE) imposes a significant burden on patients and their caregivers. This study aimed to explore the concerns and perceptions of healthcare providers (HCPs), patients, and caregivers regarding the burden of disease and quality of life (QoL) in patients with DRE.
Simona Lattanzi +6 more
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