Epilepsy

Oldest best in childhood absence epilepsy

03/03/2010 | A landmark comparison of three drugs widely used to treat childhood epilepsy has found the oldest is the most effective.


Epilepsy art project wins prize

17/02/2010 | Australian scientists who created an interactive art project that emulates the uncontrolled activity of nerve tissue in epilepsy are celebrating first prize in the prestigious VIDA 12.0 art competition, announced recently in Spain.


Slow-release formula reduces side effects

25/01/2010 | Changing to slow-release carbamazepine could be a 'worthwhile strategy' in patients with acceptable seizure control on immediate-release carbamazepine but with unacceptable adverse events, a review finds.


Antiepileptic drugs not associated with suicide in bipolar

08/12/2009 | Antiepileptic drugs do not increase the risk of suicide attempts in patients with bipolar disorder despite FDA warnings to the contrary, a study finds.


Epilepsy ED presentations fall

12/10/2009 | The number of patients presenting to emergency departments with epilepsy has fallen by 3% over the last decade because of education and health care improvements, Sydney researchers conclude.


Age affects seizure triggers

14/09/2009 | An Australian study of people with epilepsy has found age is associated with differences in seizure symptoms and triggers.


Study: Epilepsy a risk factor for MI

11/09/2009 | Epilepsy appears to be an independent risk factor for acute MI, research suggests.


Ecstasy side effects

31/08/2009 | Case studies presented by Australian neurologists suggest that ecstasy can cause acute hippocampal toxicity.


Seizures mistaken for panic attacks

14/08/2009 | Seizures can sometimes be misinterpreted as panic attacks, leading to significant delays in accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, Melbourne neurologists have warned.


Obesity and epilepsy may share common origin

03/08/2009 | Neurologists in the US say they are increasingly concerned about the high prevalence of obesity in children newly diagnosed with epilepsy.


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