Brain CT shows right temporal lobe epilepsy with hypometabolism. Seizures in the elderly often mimic other conditions, such as transient ischemic attack or dementia. Don't be fooled into a ...

Since 1983, eight new AEDs have been introduced (see Table 2 below). Sadly, a recent VA study of more than 21,000 subjects aged 65 years and older revealed that 80% were being treated with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I focus on new drugs and innovations in medical devices. Last week, the FDA approved XCOPRI (cenobamate tablets) to treat ...

Sabril approved for infantile spasms and adult epileptic seizures The FDA has approved Sabril (vigabatrin, from Lundbeck) oral solution as monotherapy for infantile spasms in children 1 month to 2 ...

Post-hoc analysis from open-label Phase 3 study shows treatment with cenobamate led to a reduction of concomitant anti-seizure medications (ASMs) while maintaining ≥50% and 100% seizure reduction ...

—Seizure clusters in patients with epilepsy have negative effects on quality of life, morbidity, and healthcare utilization. Being able to identify risk factors for seizure clusters could help ...

This review contrasts the standard of care for focal epilepsy with the complex reality of managing non-lesional and ...

U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, suffered a “complex partial seizure” that caused him to freeze and abruptly stop speaking while delivering a floor speech on Monday, according to a statement ...

BOSTON — Preliminary results from a meta-analysis have shown that antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) approved for adults with primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures are also effective in children ...

Surgery is an option for patients who do not respond to medications and have epileptic scar tissue that can be removed safely. In 60 to 70 percent of surgery patients, seizures are completely ...

CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, suffered a “complex partial seizure” that caused him to freeze and abruptly stop ...