Journal of Epileptology
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The Journal of Epileptology - published in 2013 - is an international, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes articles on clinical and experimental epilepsy.
Journal of Epileptology
2y ago
SUMMARY Introduction. Three neuropathological conditions and two neurosurgical situations have been reported to present significantly earlier seizure onset in cases with autism than without. These are tuberous sclerosis, Angelman syndrome, the PCDH19 mutation, vagal nerve stimulation and epilepsy surgery. Method. We reviewed the case-report literature to determine the extension of ..read more
Journal of Epileptology
2y ago
SUMMARY Background. Epilepsy is one of the most common pediatric neurological disorders. The knowledge and attitude of teachers toward epileptic students can be crucial. Patients and methods. This cross-sectional study was carried on schoolteachers in the city of Ouagadougou during the period from March 02 to July 20, 2020. The ..read more
Journal of Epileptology
3y ago
SUMMARY Introduction. Since 2004 many treatment episodes in different stages of status epilepticus (SE) have been reported. Nowadays the use of levetiracetam (LEV) is recommended as a second-line treatment of SE, when the use of a benzodiazepine was not successful. Aim. The evidence based on randomized controlled trials for the ..read more
Journal of Epileptology
3y ago
SUMMARY Background. Attitudes are formed throughout the course of our lives, and they result from our knowledge, experience or belonging to a particular group of people. Stereotypes, prejudice, or discrimination are often the consequence of uncritical copying the behaviour of others and the lack of knowledge. Aim. The aim of ..read more
Journal of Epileptology
3y ago
SUMMARY Introduction. Epilepsy is a persistent neurological condition characterized by frequent seizures that are not triggered by an environmental or reversible stimulus. Although not yet widely used, mobile health (mHealth) innovations have enhanced epilepsy care and prevention and are expected to play an increasing role in the ownership of smartphones ..read more
Journal of Epileptology
3y ago
SUMMARY Introduction. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders worldwide. In most cases, epilepsy can be well managed. However, there is a number of patients who do not respond well enough to common medical treatments; a situation known as pharmacoresistant epilepsy. It can be caused by mechanisms that ..read more
Journal of Epileptology
3y ago
SUMMARY Introduction. On the initiative of the General Board of the Polish Society of Epileptology a Working Group was established to develop an expert position on breastfeeding by women with epilepsy in Poland. Aim. To facilitate a unified and rational approach to breastfeeding for women with epilepsy. Methods. An ad ..read more
Journal of Epileptology
3y ago
SUMMARY Background. Lacosamide and levetiracetam are commonly used in critically ill patients, who need an antiepileptic treatment in addition to several other medications. Since both drugs are eliminated via the kidneys, dosage has to be adapted to renal function especially in renal replacement therapy (RRT). In 2016 recommendations of dosage ..read more
Journal of Epileptology
3y ago
SUMMARY Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) are defined by their semiological resemblance to Epileptic Seizures (ES), not associated with specific epileptic discharges in an ictal EEG. PNES are, in fact, a feature of an underlying psychiatric disorder even if these patients are currently in the realm of epileptologists and for these ..read more
Journal of Epileptology
3y ago
SUMMARY Background. A higher degree of mortality may be attributed to patients with epilepsy. There are several main reasons responsible – sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), status epilepticus (SE) and central nervous system damage. Also, epilepsy associated accidents and suicidal attempts have to be highlighted. Aim. Epidemiology and therapeutic ..read more