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1 Characteristics of headache in children with epilepsy Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
2 Diagnostic Evaluation in Patients with Intractable Epilepsy and Normal Findings on MRI: A Decision Analysis and Cost-Effectiveness Study American Journal of Neuroradiology, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
3 Epileptic encephalopathy with continuous spikes and waves during sleep Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports, May 23, 2013 Review Article
4 A functional magnetic resonance imaging study mapping the episodic memory encoding network in temporal lobe epilepsy Brain, May 23, 2013 Review Article
5 Epidemiology of uncontrolled epilepsy in the Al-Kharga District, New Valley, Egypt Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, May 23, 2013 Review Article
6 Paradoxical worsening of seizure activity with pregabalin in an adult with isodicentric 15 (IDIC-15) syndrome involving duplications of the GABRB3, GABRA5 and GABRG3 genes Full Text BMC Neurology, May 23, 2013
7 Effect of patient sex on white matter alterations in unilateral medial temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis assessed by diffusion tensor imaging American Journal of Neuroradiology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
8 Acute-Phase Proteins and Mortality in Status Epilepticus: A 5-Year Observational Cohort Study Critical Care Medicine, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
9 Magnetic source imaging (MSI) in children with neocortical epilepsy: Surgical outcome association with 3D post-resection analysis Epilepsy Research, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
10 Time interval required for return to baseline of the background rhythm on electroencephalogram after recorded electrographic seizures Epilepsy Research, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
11 Seizure severity and health-related quality of life of adult Nigerian patients with epilepsy Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
12 Association of mitochondrial letm1 with epileptic seizures Cerebral Cortex, May 22, 2013 Review Article
13 Treatment with group psychotherapy for chronic psychogenic nonepileptic seizures Epilepsy & Behavior, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
14 Stress coping strategies in patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures and how they relate to trauma symptoms, alexithymia, anger and mood Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
15 Psychosocial status 10years after temporal lobe resection for epilepsy, a longitudinal controlled study Epilepsy & Behavior, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
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Etiologies of epilepsy and health-seeking itinerary of patients with epilepsy in a resource poor setting: Analysis of 342 Nigerian Africans
Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, May 21, 2013
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17 HLA-B alleles associated with severe cutaneous reactions to antiepileptic drugs in Han Chinese Epilepsia, May 21, 2013 Review Article
18 Prediction of seizure likelihood with a long-term, implanted seizure advisory system in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy: a first-in-man study The Lancet Neurology, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
19 Risk factors of recurrent seizure, co-morbidities, and mortality in new onset seizure in elderly Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
20 Modified Atkins diet vs classic ketogenic formula in intractable epilepsy Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
In a study involving 87,025 postmenopausal women in the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study, there were 1049 incident cases of ischemic stroke over 663,041 person-years of follow-up. Women in the highest quintile of trans fat intake were at increased risk of ischemic stroke (HR = 1.39) compared with women in the lowest quintile of trans fat intake. Aspirin use modulated the effect of trans fats; ASA users and ASA non-users had HRs for ischemic stroke of 0.95 and 1.66, respectively. Saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fat intake were not associated with ischemic stroke.
Read the article summaryAs published in the Journal of Neurological Sciences, increase tea consumption (> 4 cups/d), and diet consisting of hot and spicy foods, and weight gain increase the likelihood of chronicity in patients with episodic migraines. During a 12-month prospective study involving 188 patients with episodic migraines, 17.7% developed chronic, daily migraines. Other risk factors included low education, a high frequency of headaches, headaches of long duration, allodynia, and increased symptomatic treatment of headaches.
Read the article summaryIn a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, the calcium channel antagonist, ginsenoside-Rd, has been shown to improve functional outcomes in patients (n=386) with acute ischemic strokes. The patients received a 14-day infusion of ginsenoside-Rd within 72 hours of stroke onset. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Score was improved at 15 days and the modified Rankin score was improved at 90 days (OR = 1.74).
Read the article summary1 Calcium antagonists as an add-on therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy Cochrane Reviews, April 2, 2013 Review Article
2 Changing trends in the use of seizure prophylaxis after traumatic brain injury: A shift from phenytoin to levetiracetam Journal of Critical Care, April 9, 2013
3 Sulthiame add-on therapy for epilepsy Cochrane Reviews, April 5, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
4 Intravenous topiramate: Safety and pharmacokinetics following a single dose in patients with epilepsy or migraines taking oral topiramate Epilepsia, April 22, 2013
5 Cardiopulmonary complications during pediatric seizures: A prelude to understanding SUDEP Epilepsia, April 11, 2013
6 A prospective multicenter comparison of levetiracetam versus phenytoin for early posttraumatic seizure prophylaxis The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, March 4, 2013
7 The impact of methylphenidate on seizure frequency and severity in children with attention-deficit–hyperactivity disorder and difficult-to-treat epilepsies Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, March 11, 2013
8 A pilot study assessing the bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of diazepam after intranasal and intravenous administration in healthy volunteers Epilepsy Research, April 16, 2013
9 Treatment of Status Epilepticus: An International Survey of Experts Neurocritical Care , March 26, 2013 Clinical Guideline
10 Early seizures after clipping of unruptured aneurysms of the anterior circulation: analysis on consecutive 1,000 cases Neurosurgical Review, April 10, 2013
11 Association of antibiotics with status epilepticus Neurological Sciences, March 7, 2013
12 Young adult ischaemic stroke related acute symptomatic and late seizures: risk factors European Journal of Neurology, April 17, 2013
13 Associations between particular types of fetal malformation and antiepileptic drug exposure in utero Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, March 26, 2013
14 Management of Status Epilepticus in Neurological Versus Medical Intensive Care Unit Neurocritical Care , April 17, 2013
15 Use of antiepileptics for seizure prophylaxis after traumatic brain injury American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, April 22, 2013 Review Article
16 Electrode location and clinical outcome in hippocampal electrical stimulation for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, April 1, 2013
17 Dravet syndrome patient-derived neurons suggest a novel epilepsy mechanism Annals of Neurology , March 26, 2013 Review Article
18 Complications of epilepsy surgery--a systematic review of focal surgical resections and invasive EEG monitoring Epilepsia, April 4, 2013
19 Effect of eslicarbazepine acetate on the pharmacokinetics of a combined ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel oral contraceptive in healthy women Epilepsy Research, April 18, 2013
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Prevalence and subtypes of radiological cerebrovascular disease in late-onset isolated seizures and epilepsy
Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, April 15, 2013
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