Neurology News & Articles

1 Long-term outcomes after nonlesional extratemporal lobe epilepsy surgery JAMA Neurology, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

2 GABAergic transmission in temporal lobe epilepsy: The role of neurosteroids Experimental Neurology, June 19, 2013    Review Article

3 Complications of acute stroke and the occurrence of early seizures Cerebrovascular Diseases, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

4 Bioequivalent antiepileptic drug switching and the risk of seizure-related events Epilepsy Research, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

5 A functional magnetic resonance imaging study mapping the episodic memory encoding network in temporal lobe epilepsy Brain, June 19, 2013    Review Article

6 Health-related quality of life before and after pediatric epilepsy surgery: The influence of seizure outcome on changes in physical functioning and social functioning Epilepsy & Behavior, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

7 A novel pedigree with familial cortical myoclonic tremor and epilepsy (FCMTE): Clinical characterization, refinement of the FCMTE2 locus, and confirmation of a founder haplotype Epilepsia, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

8 Profile of perampanel and its potential in the treatment of partial onset seizures Full Text Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

9 Predictors for relapse after antiepileptic drug withdrawal in seizure-free patients with epilepsy Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

10 Visual cortex hyperexcitability in idiopathic generalized epilepsies with photosensitivity: A TMS pilot study Epilepsy & Behavior, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

11 Blood levels of cytokines in children with idiopathic partial and generalized epilepsy Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

12 Analyzing depression coping strategies of patients with epilepsy: A preliminary study Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

13 The association between BsmI polymorphism and risk factors for atherosclerosis in patients with epilepsy taking valproate Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

14 Trans-middle temporal gyrus selective amygdalohippocampectomy for medically intractable mesial temporal lobe epilepsy in adults: Seizure response rates, complications, and neuropsychological outcomes Epilepsy & Behavior, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

15 Attention impairment in childhood absence epilepsy: An impulsivity problem Epilepsy & Behavior, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

16 Psychopathological and peripheral levels of neurobiological correlates of obsessive compulsive symptoms in patients with epilepsy: A hospital-based study Epilepsy & Behavior, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

17 Short-term efficacy and tolerability of rufinamide adjunctive therapy in children with refractory generalised epilepsy Epileptic Disorders, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

18 Association between leisure time, physical activity, and mood disorder levels in individuals with epilepsy Epilepsy & Behavior, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

19 Risk factors of recurrent seizure, co-morbidities, and mortality in new onset seizure in elderly Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, June 19, 2013    Clinical Article

20 Seizures and antiepileptic drugs in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhages Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, June 8, 2013    Clinical Article

21 Relations between epileptic seizures and headaches Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, June 8, 2013    Clinical Article

22 Super refractory status epilepticus: the development of a paradigm for critical care management Full Text Minerva Anestesiologica, June 8, 2013    Review Article

23 Treatment with group psychotherapy for chronic psychogenic nonepileptic seizures Epilepsy & Behavior, June 8, 2013    Clinical Article

24 Efficacy and safety of adjunctive perampanel for the treatment of refractory partial seizures: A pooled analysis of three phase III studies Epilepsia, June 8, 2013    Clinical Article

25 Incidence and predictors of late seizures in intracerebral hemorrhages Stroke, June 8, 2013    Clinical Article

26 SISCOM and FDG-PET in patients with non-lesional extratemporal epilepsy: correlation with intracranial EEG, histology, and seizure outcome Epileptic Disorders, June 8, 2013    Clinical Article

27 Acute neonatal encephalopathy and seizures recurrence: A combined aEEG/EEG study Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, June 8, 2013    Clinical Article

28 Bright light therapy for symptoms of anxiety and depression in focal epilepsy: randomised controlled trial The British Journal of Psychiatry, May 27, 2013    Clinical Article

29 Modified Atkins diet vs classic ketogenic formula in intractable epilepsy Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, May 27, 2013    Clinical Article

30 Epilepsy Associated with Systemic Autoimmune Disorders Full Text Epilepsy Currents, May 27, 2013    Clinical Article

31 Sodium valproate use is associated with reduced parietal lobe thickness and brain volume Neurology, May 27, 2013    Clinical Article

32 Diagnostic evaluation in patients with intractable epilepsy and normal findings on mri: a decision analysis and cost-effectiveness study American Journal of Neuroradiology, May 27, 2013    Clinical Article

33 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 27, 2013    Clinical Article

34 The Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Patients with Epilepsy Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports, May 27, 2013    Clinical Article

35 Characteristics of headache in children with epilepsy Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, May 27, 2013    Clinical Article

36 Epilepsy in pregnancy Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 27, 2013    Clinical Article

37 Simultaneous EEG and fMRI recordings (EEG-fMRI) in children with epilepsy Epilepsia, May 27, 2013    Review Article

38 Valproate and Lamotrigine in pediatric patients with refractory epilepsy: after the first year Pediatric Neurology , May 27, 2013    Clinical Article

39 Effects of levetiracetam on mu rhythm in persons with epilepsy Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, May 15, 2013    Clinical Article

40 Prognostic Importance of Risk Factors for Temporal Lobe Epilepsy in Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment Mayo Clinic Proceedings, May 15, 2013    Clinical Article

41 Role of Reflexology and Antiepileptic Drugs in Managing Intractable Epilepsy - a Randomized Controlled Trial Research in Complementary Medicine, May 15, 2013    Clinical Article

42 Ictal-onset localization through connectivity analysis of intracranial EEG signals in patients with refractory epilepsy Epilepsia, May 15, 2013    Clinical Article

43 From Acupuncture to Interaction between -Opioid Receptors and Na+ Channels: A Potential Pathway to Inhibit Epileptic Hyperexcitability Full Text Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , May 15, 2013    Review Article

44 Treatments for patients with comorbid epilepsy and depression: A systematic literature review Epilepsy & Behavior, May 15, 2013    Clinical Article

45 Incidence and prevalence of treated epilepsy among poor health and low-income Americans Neurology, May 15, 2013    Clinical Article

46 Diagnostic decision-making after a first and recurrent seizure in adults Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, May 15, 2013    Clinical Article

47 What predicts enduring intractability in children who appear medically intractable in the first 2 years after diagnosis Epilepsia, May 15, 2013    Review Article

48 Calcium antagonists as an add-on therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy Cochrane Reviews, May 4, 2013    Review Article

49 Intravenous topiramate: Safety and pharmacokinetics following a single dose in patients with epilepsy or migraines taking oral topiramate Epilepsia, May 4, 2013    Clinical Article

50 Pregnancy outcomes following gabapentin use: Results of a prospective comparative cohort study Neurology, May 4, 2013    Clinical Article

51 Neurological adverse events of new generation sodium blocker antiepileptic drugs. Meta-analysis of randomized, double-blinded studies with eslicarbazepine acetate, lacosamide and oxcarbazepine Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, May 4, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

52 Effect of switching hepatic enzyme-inducer antiepileptic drug to levetiracetam on bone mineral density, 25 hydroxyvitamin D, and parathyroid hormone in young adult patients with epilepsy Epilepsia, May 4, 2013    Clinical Article

53 Pregnancy outcome in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs: teratogenic role of maternal epilepsy and its pharmacologic treatment Reproductive Toxicology, May 4, 2013    Clinical Article

54 Prevalence and subtypes of radiological cerebrovascular disease in late-onset isolated seizures and epilepsy Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, May 4, 2013    Clinical Article
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55 Impulsivity and seizure frequency, but not cognitive deficits, impact social adjustment in patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy Epilepsia, May 4, 2013    Clinical Article

56 Central sleep apnea and complex sleep apnea in patients with epilepsy Sleep and Breathing, May 4, 2013    Clinical Article

57 Coexistence of epilepsy and Brugada syndrome in a family with SCN5A mutation Epilepsy Research, May 4, 2013    Review Article

58 Early seizures after clipping of unruptured aneurysms of the anterior circulation: analysis on consecutive 1,000 cases Neurosurgical Review, April 23, 2013    Clinical Article

59 Young adult ischaemic stroke related acute symptomatic and late seizures: risk factors European Journal of Neurology, April 23, 2013    Clinical Article

60 Tiagabine-induced stupor in patients with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: Nonconvulsive status epilepticus or encephalopathy Epilepsy & Behavior, April 23, 2013    Clinical Article

61 Electrode location and clinical outcome in hippocampal electrical stimulation for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy, April 23, 2013    Clinical Article

62 Patterns of cortical hyperexcitability in adolescent/adult-onset generalized epilepsies Epilepsia, April 23, 2013    Clinical Article

63 Network-specific mechanisms may explain the paradoxical effects of carbamazepine and phenytoin Epilepsia, April 23, 2013    Clinical Article

64 Changing trends in the use of seizure prophylaxis after traumatic brain injury: A shift from phenytoin to levetiracetam Journal of Critical Care, April 11, 2013    Clinical Article

65 Early developmental outcomes in children following convulsive status epilepticus: A longitudinal study Epilepsia, April 11, 2013    Clinical Article

66 ADORA2A polymorphism predisposes children to encephalopathy with febrile status epilepticus Neurology, April 11, 2013    Clinical Article

67 The value of repeat neuroimaging for epilepsy at a tertiary referral centre: 16 years of experience Epilepsy Research, April 11, 2013    Clinical Article
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1 Aspirin nonresponders in patients with ischaemic stroke Blood Coagulation & Fibrinolysis, May 14, 2013

2 Effect of addition of clopidogrel to aspirin on stroke incidence: Meta-analysis of randomized trials International Journal of Stroke, May 23, 2013

3 Triple therapy with deferiprone, idebenone and riboflavin in Friedreich's ataxia – open-label trial Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, May 17, 2013

4 Treatment with statins and ischemic stroke severity Neurology, April 25, 2013

5 Effectiveness of antidementia drugs in delaying Alzheimers disease progression Alzheimer's & Dementia, May 2, 2013

6 Targeted use of heparin, heparinoids, or low-molecular-weight heparin to improve outcome after acute ischaemic stroke: an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials The Lancet Neurology, May 17, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

7 Oxcarbazepine for neuropathic pain Cochrane Reviews, April 2, 2013    Review Article

8 The relationship between serum levels of vitamin D and migraine Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, March 12, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

9 Cost-effectiveness of apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and warfarin for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation Stroke, May 29, 2013

10 Potential impact of new oral anticoagulants on the management of atrial fibrillation-related stroke in primary care International Journal of Clinical Practice, May 7, 2013

11 Operative mortality and stroke after on-pump vs off-pump surgery in high-risk patients: an analysis of 83 914 coronary bypass operations European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, May 20, 2013

12 New Evidence for Therapies in Stroke Rehabilitation Current Atherosclerosis Reports, May 3, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

13 The effects of long-term interferon- beta-1b treatment on cognitive functioning in multiple sclerosis: a 16-year longitudinal study Multiple Sclerosis Journal, May 10, 2013

14 Headaches during pregnancy Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 8, 2013

15 Atrial fibrillation in young stroke patients European Journal of Neurology, May 22, 2013

16 Aspirin with or without an antiemetic for acute migraine headaches in adults Cochrane Reviews, May 10, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

17 Benefits of combined cholinesterase inhibitor and memantine treatment in moderate-severe Alzheimers disease Alzheimer's & Dementia, May 13, 2013    Review Article

18 Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) in stroke 2 (PAIS 2): Protocol for a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial to assess the effect of high-dose paracetamol on functional outcome in patients with acute stroke and a body temperature of 36·5°C or above International Journal of Stroke, May 28, 2013

19 Inhaled Sevoflurane May Promote Progression of Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Prospective, Randomized Parallel-Group Study The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, April 23, 2013

20 Dietary calcium intake and risk of stroke: a dose-response meta-analysis American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 5, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine