Do recent seizures and recent changes in antiepileptic drugs impact performances on neuropsychological tests in subtle ways that might easily be missed?

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the value of experimental models of epilepsy to help us understand the underlying basic neuronal mechanisms. METHODS:The methods addressed here include a variety of acute and chronic experimental epilepsies and their investigation in vitro, in vivo, and in computer simulations. RESULTS:Epileptic dis...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Jefferys JG

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (WHS) is a well-known clinical entity caused by partial deletion of the short arm of one chromosome 4 (4p- syndrome). Seizures occur in almost all the cases, but studies on the electroclinical disorder and its evolution are still scarce. We present a longitudinal study of the electro...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Battaglia D,Zampino G,Zollino M,Mariotti P,Acquafondata C,Lettori D,Pane M,Vasta I,Neri G,Dravet C,Guzzetta F

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Phenobarbital hypersensitivity is one of the common drug hypersensitivity syndromes in children. Clinical symptoms of phenobarbital hypersensitivity vary from maculopapular rashes (MPs) to severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions (SCARs) including drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS),...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Manuyakorn W,Mahasirimongkol S,Likkasittipan P,Kamchaisatian W,Wattanapokayakit S,Inunchot W,Visudtibhan A,Wichukchinda N,Benjaponpitak S

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have demonstrated that bicuculline-induced seizures of 1-2 h in duration lead to structural, metabolic, and circulatory alterations in the rat brain. Such alterations were observed even though cerebral oxygenation seemed adequate. In the present study, we explored whether pentylenetetrazole, a convuls...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Ingvar M,Söderfeldt B,Folbergrová J,Kalimo H,Olsson Y,Siesjö BK

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this prospective incident community-based study was to assess the influence of pre- and perinatal risk factors in children in whom an unprovoked afebrile epileptic seizure later developed. METHODS:From November 1, 1985, until June 30, 1987, 75 children aged 0-15 years with a first unprovoked afebril...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Sidenvall R,Heijbel J,Blomquist HK,Nyström L,Forsgren L

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the relationship between clinical characteristics and EEG classification in all children with febrile seizures examined at the University Pediatric Clinic, Skopje, Yugoslavia between 1982 and 1984. This is the only facility in Macedonia providing EEG or neurologic consultation for children. EEGs were class...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Sofijanov N,Emoto S,Kuturec M,Dukovski M,Duma F,Ellenberg JH,Hirtz DG,Nelson KB

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early treatment of prolonged seizures with benzodiazepines given intravenously by paramedics in the prehospital setting had been shown to be associated with improved outcomes, but the comparative efficacy and safety of an intramuscular (IM) route, which is faster and consistently achievable, was previously unknown. RA...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Silbergleit R,Lowenstein D,Durkalski V,Conwit R,NETT Investigators.

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate whether the nucleus parafascicularis (Pf) of the thalamus could be a relay of the control of epileptic seizures by the superior colliculus (SC). The Pf is one of the main ascending projections of the SC, the disinhibition of which has been shown to suppress seizures in d...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Nail-Boucherie K,Lê-Pham BT,Gobaille S,Maitre M,Aunis D,Depaulis A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Epilepsy Association of Maryland, an affiliate of the Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA), recognized that the Maryland state regulations and laws on driving licensing restricted the rights of individuals with epilepsy. After identifying the problem, the Association determined the needed changes and planned a leg...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Kingham LA

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The processes underlying sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) remain elusive, but centrally mediated cardiovascular or respiratory collapse is suspected. Volume changes in brain areas mediating recovery from extreme cardiorespiratory challenges may indicate failure mechanisms and allow prospective iden...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Allen LA,Vos SB,Kumar R,Ogren JA,Harper RK,Winston GP,Balestrini S,Wandschneider B,Scott CA,Ourselin S,Duncan JS,Lhatoo SD,Harper RM,Diehl B

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To develop an epilepsy-specific comorbidity risk adjustment index for mortality outcomes research. METHODS:Data were extracted from five linked administrative databases in Calgary, Canada from April 1, 1996 to March 31, 2004. Epilepsy patients were defined using a validated ICD-9-CM- and ICD-10-CA-based case d...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： St Germaine-Smith C,Liu M,Quan H,Wiebe S,Jette N

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the impact of epileptiform discharges (EDs) that do not occur within seizure patterns--such as spikes, sharp waves or spike waves--on cognitive function and to discuss the circumstances under which treatment of EDs might be considered. Methods used in this article is "Review of the literature". EDs may dis...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Sánchez Fernández I,Loddenkemper T,Galanopoulou AS,Moshé SL

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During a 10-year period, 203 traffic accidents were suspected of being caused by epilepsy; 155 of them definitely caused by seizures were selected for study. The seizures of 75% were psychomotor; in 12% the seizure was the first, and only 4% of the rest had reported that they had epilepsy when they applied for a licen...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： van der Lugt PJ

更新日期：1975-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the anticonvulsant action of a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) uptake inhibitor NNC-711 in two models of cortical epileptogenesis in immature rats. METHODS:Twelve-, 18-, and 25-day-old rat pups with implanted electrodes were used in this study. Epileptogenic foci were elicited by a local application of...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Bernásková K,Slamberová R,Mares P

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pharmacokinetics of antiepileptic drugs have been investigated extensively during the last two decades. It has become evident that the therapeutic management of epileptic patients would be significantly improved with the elimination of the drawbacks associated with existing antiepileptic drugs. Based on the inform...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Levy RH,Kerr BM

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Posttraumatic epilepsy is a common complication of traumatic brain injury (TBI), occurring in up to 15-20% of patients with severe brain trauma. Trauma accounts for approximately 5% of chronic epilepsy in the community. Because it is a common condition, and because of the relatively short latency period between injury...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Diaz-Arrastia R,Agostini MA,Madden CJ,Van Ness PC

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the natural history of electroencephalography (EEG) changes in patients with benign epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (BECTS) over 1 year. METHODS:Centrotemporal spikes were visually evaluated based on 24-h ambulatory EEG studies to determine the total, left, right, and bilateral centrotemporal...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Tenney JR,Glauser T,Altaye M,Szaflarski JP,Spencer C,Morita D,Vannest J

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antiepileptic properties of carbamazepine (Tegretol) and clonazepam (Rivotril) were compared in a double-blind randomized study comprising 36 patients with newly diagnosed, untreated psychomotor epilepsy (partial seizures with complex symptomatology). No significant differences were found between the two drugs dur...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Mikkelsen B,Berggreen P,Joensen P,Kristensen O,Køhler O,Mikkelsen BO

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:With intraperitoneal N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA; 15-200 mg/kg) administration, we attempted to develop an animal model of age-specific West syndrome to serve for testing of putative anticonvulsant drugs and to determine the mechanisms of this disorder. METHODS:Experiments were performed in 12-, 18-, and 60-day...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Kábová R,Liptáková S,Slamberová R,Pometlová M,Velísek L

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study investigated the impact of a treatment information package on patients being monitored for possible surgical treatment for temporal lobe epilepsy. METHODS:One hundred patients were randomly assigned to either a high- or low-information preparation condition. Levels of anxiety were tested soon after ...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Andrewes D,Camp K,Kilpatrick C,Cook M

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify the temporal lobe cortical dysplasia (CD) histopathology classification subtype and determine the seizure outcome of patients who underwent temporal lobectomy with coincident CD. METHODS:We reviewed the data of 28 patients with temporal lobe epilepsy who underwent surgery with pathologically verifi...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Srikijvilaikul T,Najm IM,Hovinga CA,Prayson RA,Gonzalez-Martinez J,Bingaman WE

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epilepsy Bereaved? is a charity that aims to inform, support, and empower partners, relatives, and friends of people affected by sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). It also works toward preventing mortality due to SUDEP through raising awareness and promoting research. The aim of Epilepsy Bereaved? is to enab...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Hanna J

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Stress is a known trigger for seizures in patients with epilepsy (PWE). However, the association between stress and seizures has not been thoroughly investigated. In December 2019, an outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) occurred in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, causing tremendous collateral stress. Thi...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Huang S,Wu C,Jia Y,Li G,Zhu Z,Lu K,Yang Y,Wang F,Zhu S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Because several reports have described the relation between epilepsy and cardiac arrhythmias and suggest that changes in autonomic neural control of the heart could be involved in the pathogenesis of sudden unexplained death in patients with epilepsy, the aim of this study was to evaluate cardiac function in pa...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Massetani R,Strata G,Galli R,Gori S,Gneri C,Limbruno U,Di Santo D,Mariani M,Murri L

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurotrophic factors are involved in the survival of neurons as well as in the proliferation and differentiation of neuronal precursors. Therefore, modulating their levels in lesion areas may exert favorable effects on seizure-induced damage. However, it is unclear if damage limitation or repair may prevent epileptoge...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Simonato M,Zucchini S

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Ictal single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) may help localize the seizure-onset zone (SOZ) by detecting changes in regional cerebral blood flow induced by epileptic discharges. This imaging method also reveals hyperperfusions in areas of seizure propagation, including the hemisphere contralateral t...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Huberfeld G,Habert MO,Clemenceau S,Maksud P,Baulac M,Adam C

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) can be used for noninvasive measurement of more than two dozen small metabolites in the brains of living animals and humans. In the first decade of its use for study of seizure phenomena in animals, MRS successfully detected in vivo seizure-induced cerebral acidosis and reduction ...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Prichard JW

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) experience significant deficits in category-related object recognition and naming following standard surgical approaches. These deficits may result from a decoupling of core processing modules (e.g., language, visual processing, and semantic memory), due to "collate...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Drane DL,Loring DW,Voets NL,Price M,Ojemann JG,Willie JT,Saindane AM,Phatak V,Ivanisevic M,Millis S,Helmers SL,Miller JW,Meador KJ,Gross RE

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropsychological evaluation differs from other methods used to localize cerebral lesions in that it analyzes cognitive function. Tests sample widely among cognitive abilities, contrasting language proficiency with visuospatial skills. A thorough assessment of memory is crucial in the investigation because of the pro...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Jones-Gotman M

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A transient functional depression of thalamic activity (TFDTA) was induced in acute experiments in cats by the microinjection of 25% KCl into the thalamus. Spontaneous and evoked thalamic electrical activity was markedly depressed at the site of KCl microinjection. Spread of this depression to other thalamic areas oft...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Avoli M,Gloor P

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00