How Biomarkers will Transform epilepsy care in the 2020s
We asked Professor Deb Pal, from King's College London, who was awarded an ERUK pilot gran [...]
Exposure to AEDs in the Womb Does Not Increase the Frequency of GP Visits
Children whose mothers used antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) while pregnant are not more likely [...]
AED Adherence Could Improve Quality of Life and Sexual Functioning in Women with Epilepsy
Adhering to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) improves seizure control but can also enhance quali [...]
Testing of a Modified Antiepileptic Drug in Healthy Volunteers Completed
Adamas, a pharmaceutical company based in California, has announced the completion of a Ph [...]
Nasal Spray to Treat Cluster Seizures Gets Fast-Track Designation from the FDA
The pharmaceutical company Neurelis Inc. recently announced that the US Food and Drug Admi [...]
Outcome of AED Therapy Similar in People with Epilepsy Related to Blood Vessel Malformation and People with General Epilepsy
The outcome of antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy in people with epilepsy related to blood v [...]
Electronic Diary May Improve Adherence to AEDs in Women with Epilepsy Who Are Planning Pregnancy
A study published in the scientific journal, Epilepsia, shows that electronic diaries may [...]
Women with Epilepsy who are Overweight Should Be Closely Monitored in Pregnancy to Avoid Complications
Women with epilepsy who are overweight are at a higher risk of developing complications du [...]
Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 May Help Reduce Risk of Stroke in People Taking AEDs
The use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) may decrease the levels of folic acid and vitamin B1 [...]
Valproic acid may be more effective than lamotrigine in some types of epilepsy
Valproic acid may be more effective than lamotrigine as a first-line drug for the treatmen [...]
Results of Extension Study Show Benefit of Drug in Controlling Seizures
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The Impact of AEDs on Bone Health
Paediatric researchers from Taiwan, who compared the effects of old and new antiepileptic [...]
New Trial of Cannabidiol Gel to Treat Epilepsy
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More evidence that Antiepileptic Drugs Are linked to Vitamin D Deficiency in children
Long-term use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) is associated with vitamin D deficiency, even [...]
New epilepsy in pregnancy guideline published
Yesterday the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists published the first editio [...]
Brivaracetam shows safety as intravenous infusion in new study
New research has demonstrated the potential benefits that the antiepileptic drug (AED) bri [...]
New study underlines effectiveness of intravenous lacosamide
A new study has demonstrated the effectiveness of intravenous lacosamide in the treatment of various forms of epilepsy.
Epilepsy drug redesigned to improve performance
Researchers have found a way of redesigning an established epilepsy therapy to improve its performance while reducing its side effects.
Study highlights discrepancies between AED prescriptions and actual usage
A new study has highlighted some of the factors that lead to epilepsy patients not taking their medication as prescribed by their doctors.
New antiepileptic drug Briviact launches in UK
Briviact, a new add-on treatment for partial onset seizures, has been launched in the UK.