Cambridge Team Pioneers MRI Breakthrough to Perform Groundbreaking Epilepsy Surgery for Adults Dr. Garima Soni25 March 2025 8:15 AM ISTA new technique has enabled ultra-powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to identify tiny differences in patients' brains that cause...
Staccato Alprazolam Shows efficacy and Tolerability for rapid termination of seizures in Phase 1 Studies Dr Riya Dave10 April 2024 7:30 PM ISTStaccato® alprazolam is a novel drug-device combination designed to deliver alprazolam to the deep lung for the rapid termination of seizures. Two...
Increased Risk of Severe COVID-19 Observed in People with Epilepsy: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia22 March 2024 7:00 PM ISTA recent retrospective study revealed concerning findings regarding the susceptibility of people with epilepsy (PWE) to severe COVID-19. The key...
Valproate Use Linked to Brain Volume Reduction in Epilepsy Patients Jacinthlyn Sylvia15 Dec 2023 9:15 AM ISTRecent study unveiled important findings about the impact of valproate (VPA) use on the brain volume of individuals with idiopathic generalized...
Fenfluramine safe, effective in convulsive episodes in kids with Dravet syndrome, finds clinical trial Aditi8 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTA study published in Epilepsia entitled “Fenfluramine in the treatment of Dravet syndrome: Results of a third randomized, placebo-controlled clinical...
Prompt Treatment Following Status Epilepticus may Prevent Seizure Recurrence Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 July 2023 9:45 AM ISTSpain: A recent study published in the journal Epilepsia has highlighted the importance of prompt and appropriate management in preventing seizure...
Perampanel significantly effective in reducing seizures in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome Aditi13 May 2023 8:30 AM ISTItaly: Researchers have provided real-world evidence on perampanel (PER) effectiveness in managing Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) seizures. This study...
IV ganaxolone helps control seizures in patients with refractory status epilepticus Jacinthlyn Sylvia25 Aug 2022 9:45 AM ISTUSA: In individuals with refractory status epilepticus (RSE), IV ganaxolone quickly and effectively controlled their seizures while also demonstrating...
Repeat dose of diazepam nasal spray within 4 hours of first dose may prevent status epilepticus: Study Medical Dialogues Editorial Team19 May 2022 7:30 PM ISTUSA: The findings of a new study published in the Epilepsia journal show that the safety and pharmacokinetic characteristics of the second...
Rapid administration of undiluted intravenous levetiracetam considered safe: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan27 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTOperational delays have the potential to lead to suboptimal time to seizure control during status epilepticus. Levetiracetam (LEV) is an urgent...
