Modified Atkins Diet Plus Drug Therapy Beneficial in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Modified Atkins diet added to standard drug treatment more effective for reducing seizure frequency than standard drug therapy alone
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Antiepileptic Drugs Tied to Incident Parkinson Disease
Magnitude of the association increased with the number of antiepileptic drugs prescribed
AAP Releases “Choosing Wisely” Recommendations for Pediatric Emergency Medicine
As part of the Choosing Wisely campaign, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a new list of 5 tests and procedures commonly ordered in pediatric emergency medicine that physicians and patients should question. Choosing Wisely is an American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation initiative that aims to promote discussions between clinicians and…
Sezaby Approved to Treat Seizures in Term and Preterm Infants
The FDA has approved Sezaby (phenobarbital sodium powder for injection) for the treatment of neonatal seizures in term and preterm infants.
FDA Clears At-Home Monitoring Technology to Aid in Epilepsy Diagnosis
Seer Home is an ambulatory EEG system designed to be used at the patient’s home for week-long studies.
Neuropsychiatric Manifestations Seen in Monkeypox Patients
Headache, fatigue, and myalgia are reported frequently; serious complications, such as confusion, encephalitis, and seizure, are less common
Diacomit Approved for Younger Patients With Dravet Syndrome
Diacomit is available as 250mg and 500mg strength capsules in 60-count bottles and as fruit-flavored powder packets for oral suspension in 60-count cartons.
Nurse Sues After Being Terminated for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
One can see how a situation like this could occur where parents refuse to communicate with each other.
