Since 1983, eight new AEDs have been introduced (see Table 2 below). Sadly, a recent VA study of more than 21,000 subjects aged 65 years and older revealed that 80% were being treated with ...

Vomiting 2.5 5.9 8.5 Vision blurred 2.5 2.2 8.5 Somnolence 4.7 5.2 8.1 Nasopharyngitis 5.8 6.3 7.6 Fatigue 5.8 7.0 7.2 Coordination abnormal 1.6 4.1 7.2 Tremor 4.1 3.7 6.2 Balance disorder 0.0 1.1 5.1 ...

Experiencing multiple seizures can impact how you live and your day-to-day activities. Certain medicines can help lower the risk of having seizures, which can help you manage your condition. Xcopri ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Focal cortex stimulation with an implantable device reduced seizure activity in more than 50% of participants at ...

If you have a first seizure as an adult, it could be an indication of epilepsy, or it may be an isolated episode. Causes in adults include a stroke, head trauma, alcohol withdrawal, brain tumor, or ...

Seizures can affect your daily life and well-being. Certain medicines can help lower the risk of having seizures, which can help manage your condition. Fycompa is a medicine used to manage ...

Motpoly XR is bioequivalent to Vimpat (lacosamide) film-coated tablets and provides a new once-daily option at equivalent doses. Motpoly XR™ (lacosamide) extended-release capsules are now available ...

Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is the most common form of focal epilepsy, affecting a significant proportion of patients who ...

Long-term, real-world evidence demonstrates early and lasting outcomes of adjunctive VNS Therapy on severe focal seizures The CORE-VNS 36-month data analysis reaffirms the effectiveness of VNS Therapy ...

Moving forward The CDC reports that one in 100 U.S. adults has active epilepsy, and studies suggest that one third of these are not receiving adequate treatment or care. 30 Although this recent report ...

Long-term, real-world evidence demonstrates early and lasting outcomes of adjunctive VNS Therapy on severe focal seizures “It is critically important to conduct long-term, real-world studies like CORE ...