May 17, 2022
Since its approval for the treatment of medical refractory epilepsy in 2013, the closed-loop neuromodulation device has had its efficacy and safety confirmed in several pivotal studies and will now be assessed in focal epilepsy in the RESPONSE trial.
September 01, 2021
For monitoring epilepsy, long-term monitoring can be effective without requiring the time and cost of a hospital stay.
July 07, 2021
Examining 2 of the medications that can be used as an adjunctive treatment for epilepsy.
April 01, 2021
Telemedicine has been shown to be an effective way to provide care. A study examines its efficacy in managing epilepsy.
June 29, 2020
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves Fintepla (fenfluramine) through Priority Review.
May 19, 2020
Many hospitals see pediatric patients who present with seizures in the emergency department, but a majority of cases that require admission are transferred to other facilities.
August 16, 2013
In this expert Q&A, Julie Sherman, PhD and Jay Tarnow, MD briefly discuss the latest research findings on ADHD.
September 28, 2012
Autism spectrum disorders affect 1 in 100 children and the prevalence is 3 times higher in females. One-third of all children with autism have seizures.
June 18, 2012
Childhood absence epilepsy is distinct from partial epilepsy and is often misdiagnosed as ADD/ADHD. It is one of the most common types of pediatric seizure.
September 06, 2011
A third of patients with epilepsy are refractory to current treatment options. Thus, new agents are a welcome addition.