Mortality in Dravet syndrome: search for risk factors in Japanese patients.

abstract：:Audiogenic seizure-prone mice (DBA/2J) were exposed to a broad band noise source. A reproducible response consisting of wild run, clonus, and tonic stages resulted in all mice. Layers 1 and pyramidal from the parietal cortex and the molecular and Purkinje cell-rich layers from the cerebellar vermis were separately ana...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： McCandless DW,Schwartzenburg FC Jr

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the clinical significance of bisynchronous spike-wave complexes which appear in EEGs of some patients with focal spikes in one or both temporal lobes. Few features distinguished patients with bisynchronous spike-waves from those with only focal temporal spikes: a higher incidence of patients with more than...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Sadler RM,Blume WT

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine which variables available early in the course of childhood epilepsy are associated with a poor short-term outcome and to develop models to predict such an outcome. METHODS:We prospectively followed up 466 children with newly diagnosed epilepsy for 2 years. Variables were collected at intake and afte...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Arts WF,Geerts AT,Brouwer OF,Boudewyn Peters AC,Stroink H,van Donselaar CA

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nicotinamide is a ligand of the benzodiazepine receptor and has been reported to have anticonvulsant activity. In addition, our previous clinical experience has raised the possibility that it may also potentiate the action of barbiturates. Therefore, we have examined the anticonvulsant activity and neurotoxicity of ni...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Bourgeois BF,Dodson WE,Ferrendelli JA

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare surgical outcome in mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) patients with unilateral hippocampal sclerosis (MTLE-HS) who had or did not have preoperative video-electroencephalographic monitoring (VEEG). METHODS:A prospective study was undertaken with 166 consecutive pharmacoresistant unilateral MTLE-...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Alvim MKM,Morita ME,Yasuda CL,Damasceno BP,Lopes TM,Coan AC,Ghizoni E,Tedeschi H,Cendes F

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanism(s) for sudden death in epilepsy (SUDEP) remain(s) unknown, but seizure spread to brainstem areas serving autonomic and respiratory function is critical. In a rat model, we established a mechanism for SUDEP that involves seizure-induced laryngospasm and obstructive apnea lasting until respiratory arrest. ...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Irizarry R,Sukato D,Kollmar R,Schild S,Silverman J,Sundaram K,Stephenson S,Stewart M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an essential diagnostic tool for the management of epilepsy at modern epilepsy clinics. This study was conducted to incorporate MRI features into the international classification of epilepsies and epilepsy syndromes (ICEES) proposed by the International League Against Epileps...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Lee BI,Heo K,Kim JS,Kim OJ,Park SA,Lim SR,Kim DI,Yoon PH,Kim DK

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is characterized by chest pain, dyspnea, electrocardiographic changes resembling an acute coronary syndrome, and transient wall-motion abnormalities without identifiable coronary culprit lesion explaining the wall-motion abnormality. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy occurs frequently after emotional o...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Stöllberger C,Wegner C,Finsterer J

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Previous studies of patient-reported seizure precipitants have not evaluated whether different epilepsy syndromes are differentially affected. METHODS:Patients of a tertiary-care epilepsy center were consecutively surveyed with the use of a standardized questionnaire that lists precipitants that might trigger ...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Frucht MM,Quigg M,Schwaner C,Fountain NB

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multicenter prospective study was initiated at the time of first antiepileptic treatment for afebrile seizures with 283 unselected patients in Italy. Each patient started with monotherapy at standard daily doses. Data were collected at admission, at scheduled 6-month exams, and at unscheduled exams and included age,...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Beghi E,Tognoni G

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment and supervision of epileptic patients is part of specialist medicine. A possible change in the role of specialists and general practitioners in the care of these patients was explored by a questionnaire mailed to all Dutch neurologists and a random sample of general practitioners. Patients were also asked th...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Rutgers MJ

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To profile European trends in pediatric epilepsy surgery (<16 years of age) between 2008 and 2015. METHODS:We collected information on volumes and types of surgery, pathology, and seizure outcome from 20 recognized epilepsy surgery reference centers in 10 European countries. RESULTS:We analyzed retrospectiv...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Barba C,Cross JH,Braun K,Cossu M,Klotz KA,De Masi S,Perez Jiménez MA,Gaily E,Specchio N,Cabral P,Toulouse J,Dimova P,Battaglia D,Freri E,Consales A,Cesaroni E,Tarta-Arsene O,Gil-Nagel A,Mindruta I,Di Gennaro G,Giu

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Concerns over teratogenicity of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) during pregnancy must be balanced against the risks of seizures to the mother and developing fetus. Pharmacokinetic changes and vomiting may alter drug levels, but more important may be the patient's decision to stop medication before or during pregnanc...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Williams J,Myson V,Steward S,Jones G,Wilson JF,Kerr MP,Smith PE

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 45 patients suffering from secondary generalized epilepsy, we have recorded 239 drop seizures both by radio-telemetered EEG/split-screen video taping and polygraphically. Twenty of these patients had pure tonic drop seizures. Nine patients each had myoclonic-atonic or pure atonic seizures, whereas seven had slow fa...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Egli M,Mothersill I,O'Kane M,O'Kane F

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the prevalence of epilepsy and seizures in the Navajo. METHODS:We studied 226,496 Navajo residing in the Navajo Reservation who had at least one medical encounter between October 1, 1998 and September 30, 2002. We ascertained and confirmed cases in two phases. First, we identified patients with In...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Parko K,Thurman DJ

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The progressive myoclonus epilepsies (PMEs) are a group of rare genetic disorders previously shrouded in nosological confusion. Recent advances have clarified the features of these disorders and provided a rational approach to diagnosis. The major causes of PME are now known to be Unverricht-Lundborg disease, myoclonu...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Berkovic SF,Cochius J,Andermann E,Andermann F

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Drebrins are crucial for synaptic function and dendritic spine development, remodeling, and maintenance. In temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) patients, a significant hippocampal synaptic reorganization occurs, and synaptic reorganization has been associated with hippocampal hyperexcitability. This study aimed to e...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Dombroski TCD,Peixoto-Santos JE,Maciel K,Baqui MMA,Velasco TR,Sakamoto AC,Assirati JA,Carlotti CG,Machado HR,Sousa GK,Hanamura K,Leite JP,Costa da Costa J,Palmini AL,Paglioli E,Neder L,Spreafico R,Shirao T,Garbelli R

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In evaluation of patients with complex partial seizures who are candidates for surgical treatment, exact definition of the epileptogenic focus is essential for a good surgical outcome. We report a new technique which permits detailed mapping of the epileptogenic activity in the basal temporal lobe and the convexity of...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Lüders H,Hahn J,Lesser RP,Dinner DS,Morris HH 3rd,Wyllie E,Friedman L,Friedman D,Skipper G

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the history of a 14-year-old girl with atypical childhood occipital epilepsy "Gastaut type" whose first generalized tonic-clonic seizure was preceded by migraine without aura and followed by a status migrainosus. This status lasted for 3 days despite standard analgesic therapy. An EEG recording revealed an o...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Parisi P,Kasteleijn-Nolst Trenité DG,Piccioli M,Pelliccia A,Luchetti A,Buttinelli C,Villa MP

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Benign epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (BECTS) is associated with mild cognitive deficits, especially language impairment. This study aimed to clarify whether children with BECTS with left- or right-hemispheric, or bilateral focus have specific neuropsychological language deficits when compared to healthy c...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Datta AN,Oser N,Bauder F,Maier O,Martin F,Ramelli GP,Steinlin M,Weber P,Penner IK

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Substantia nigra (SN) and locus coeruleus (LC) neurons are implicated in the propagation and suppression of amygdaloid seizures. Both structures are activated concomitant with amygdaloid seizure discharges. Their mechanisms of activation, however, remain to be elucidated. SN firing is not associated with the in...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Silveira DC,Liu Z,de LaCalle S,Lu J,Klein P,Holmes GL,Herzog AG

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Management of seizures in learning disabled people is challenging. This prospective study explored the efficacy and tolerability of adjunctive topiramate (TPM) in patients with learning disability and refractory epilepsy attending a single centre. METHODS:Sixty-four patients (36 men, 28 women, aged 16-65 years...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Kelly K,Stephen LJ,Sills GJ,Brodie MJ

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (1H MRSI) can lateralize the epileptogenic frontal lobe by detecting metabolic ratio abnormalities in frontal lobe epilepsy (FLE). We used 1H MRS to lateralize and localize the epileptogenic focus, and we also sought to characterize further the metabolic abnormali...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Lundbom N,Gaily E,Vuori K,Paetau R,Liukkonen E,Rajapakse JC,Valanne L,Häkkinen AM,Granström ML

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The acute, subacute, and chronic effects of vigabatrin (VGB) were studied in patients with refractory complex partial seizures. VGB increases human brain gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and the related metabolites, homocarnosine and 2-pyrrolidinone. METHODS:In vivo measurements of GABA and homocarnosine were ma...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Petroff OA,Hyder F,Collins T,Mattson RH,Rothman DL

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relative efficacies of phenobarbital (PB), phenytoin (PHT), carbamazepine (CBZ), and valproic acid (VPA) in the suppression of focal and generalized seizures produced by electrical stimulation of two different cortical sites (areas 3 and 10) were evaluated in the rat. The two cortical sites were distinguished by s...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Moss KA,Kalichman MW,Iragui VJ

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phenobarbital (phenobarbitone) was first used as an antiepileptic drug 100 years ago, in 1912. This article tells the story of the discovery of its antiepileptic action, its early development, and the subsequent course of its clinical use over the 100-year period. The side effects, pharmacokinetics, and misuse of barb...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Yasiry Z,Shorvon SD

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The computed tomography (CT) scans of 132 patients with late onset epilepsy were compared with the CT scans of an age- and sex-matched control group. Patients with neurologic symptoms in addition to epilepsy, patients with a definite antecedent cause for epilepsy, and patients with tumours on CT scanning were excluded...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Roberts RC,Shorvon SD,Cox TC,Gilliatt RW

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possibility of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) should affect the management of virtually every patient with proven or suspected epilepsy by (a) underlining the need to make all reasonable efforts to render each patient seizure-free; (b) emphasizing the importance of minimizing avoidable seizures; (c) b...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Fish DR

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:There is some structural similarity between the androgen receptor antagonist, flutamide (Flut) and benzodiazepines (BZDs). We evaluated the possible anticonvulsant effect and interaction of Flut with BZD receptors in common seizure models. METHODS:(a) Different groups of mice each were pretreated i.p. with Flu...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Ahmadiani A,Mandgary A,Sayyah M

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We wished to determine the incidence of first provoked and nonprovoked epileptic seizures in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. METHODS:Between June 1, 1990 and May 31, 1991, we collected all cases of suspected epileptic seizures referred to the two hospitals of the county of Geneva, Switzerland and to the pri...

journal_title：Epilepsia

authors： Jallon P,Goumaz M,Haenggeli C,Morabia A

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00