Conference Coverage

Can a Model Predict Pediatric SUDEP Risk?

WASHINGTON, DC—In a pediatric epilepsy population, number of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) used and prior epilepsy surgery may predict sudden...

WASHINGTON, DC—Alcohol is a major seizure precipitant in the context of hazardous drinking and withdrawal, according to a study presented at the...

WASHINGTON, DC—Medical marijuana may be an effective therapy for patients with medically refractory epilepsy, according to research presented at...

WASHINGTON, DC—Many patients with pharmacoresistant epilepsy may benefit from nondrug treatments, including vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), the...

WASHINGTON, DC—Age of seizure onset is significantly associated with age of menarche, according to research presented at the 71st Annual Meeting...

WASHINGTON, DC—Among patients with Dravet syndrome, adjunctive treatment with fenfluramine hydrochloride oral solution significantly reduces...

WASHINGTON, DC—Adherence to psychotherapy is associated with a 50% or greater reduction in psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), improved...

WASHINGTON, DC—Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with positive airway pressure (PAP) is associated with better one-year seizure outcomes...

KANSAS CITY, MO—Brain, cardiac, and respiratory dysfunctions may cause sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), according to an overview...

KANSAS CITY, MO—Many neurologists see, but few treat, patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) and other conversion disorders, said...