First-Line Seizure Medications Work Similarly for Children
Researchers conducted a study to understand how effective first-line antiseizure medications (ASMs) are for children newly diagnosed with epilepsy.
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Pregnancy Outcomes for Individuals With Epilepsy
Researchers conducted a study to examine the experiences and outcomes of pregnant individuals with epilepsy.
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Phenytoin’s Impact on Driving Safety and Performance
Researchers conducted a study to understand how the antiepileptic drug phenytoin affects driving performance and cognitive abilities.
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Using Anticonvulsants to Improve Outcomes After Cardiac Arrest
Researchers investigated the effects of using preventive anticonvulsant medications in patients who experienced cardiac arrest and were treated with mild hypothermia.
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Comorbidities | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Pediatrics | Recent Research | Status Epilepticus
Levetiracetam as First Choice Treatment for Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus
Researchers investigated the use of intravenous (i/v) levetiracetam (LEV) as a first-line treatment for patients experiencing non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE), a serious condition where seizures occur without noticeable convulsions.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Pediatrics | Recent Research | Status Epilepticus
Comparing Two Drugs for Children With Severe Seizures
Researchers conducted a study to compare the effectiveness and safety of two medications, levetiracetam and sodium valproate, in treating children aged 1 to 16 years who were experiencing refractory generalized convulsive status epilepticus.
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Levetiracetam or Phenobarbital for Seizures in Children
Researchers at Yangon Children’s Hospital studied the effectiveness of two medications, levetiracetam and phenobarbital, for treating prolonged seizures in children who did not respond to benzodiazepines.
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Levetiracetam May Cause Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Epilepsy Patients
Researchers studied a case involving a patient with epilepsy who developed obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) after starting treatment with a medication called levetiracetam.
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Research Trends in Pediatric Epilepsy Treatment From 2005 to 2025
Researchers conducted a study to analyze trends in pediatric epilepsy treatment research from 2005 to 2025.
