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Abstract Pathogenic SV2A gene variants have been reported as causes of epilepsy and are often associated with drug resistance and susceptibility to fever‐related seizures. No highly effective treatments have been established for this condition. We report a female patient with a family history of epilepsy who developed generalized seizures associated ...
Takayuki Mori +4 more
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A clinical case of the co-medication of valproic acid and cilastatin/imipenem in a 17-year-old girl with generalized tonic-clonic seizures is described.
A. B. Strok +3 more
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Valproic Acid Induced Hyperammonemia in a Long Time Treated Patient
We report a case of a patient who had been on long time valproic acid for treatment of bipolar affective disorder. While being an inpatient, serology ammonia level testing revealed a very high ammonia level despite being asymptomatic.
Rohit Aiyer +2 more
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Management of ring chromosome 20 syndrome: Narrative review and consensus recommendations
Abstract Ring chromosome 20 (ring 20) is a rare genetic condition usually presenting as developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. The disease is caused by fusion of the long and short arms of chromosome 20. Patients are symptomatic even if there is no loss of genetic material.
Asma Khamis +8 more
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Unveiling Thrombocytopenia Trends In Pediatric Epilepsy: The Valproate Connection
Objective: To determine the frequency and association of thrombocytopenia in patients on valproate therapy in the Pediatrics department of Pakistan Atomic Energy Hospital, Islamabad.
Kiran Nayab +5 more
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Corticocortical evoked potential amplitude is altered by cortical stimulation in epilepsy
Abstract Objective Neurostimulation is an established therapy for drug‐resistant epilepsy, but optimizing stimulation parameters remains a major challenge. Corticocortical evoked potential (CCEP) amplitude may serve as an immediate biomarker of neurostimulation effects, enabling rapid parameter optimization.
Bethany J. Stieve +4 more
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Betaine reduces valproic acid-induced hepatotoxicity [PDF]
Background and purpose: Antiepileptic drugs cause a wide range of side effects in patients, including hepatotoxicity particularly associated with valproic acid.
Amin Hasanvand +6 more
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Abstract Objective Epilepsy affects ~1% of the global population and often requires lifelong antiseizure medication (ASM) therapy. Valproic acid (VPA) is a commonly prescribed first‐line ASM, yet only approximately half of patients achieve sustained seizure freedom. Treatment selection remains largely empirical.
Simeon Platte +15 more
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