Nanoparticle Treatments Show Promise for Status Epilepticus Care
Researchers studied new ways to treat status epilepticus (SE), a serious condition where seizures last too long and can cause severe harm.
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Comorbidities | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Pediatrics | Recent Research | Status Epilepticus
Improving Quality of Life After Refractory Status Epilepticus
This study looked at the long-term quality of life for people who survived a severe type of epilepsy called new onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE), including a specific form known as febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES).
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Low Adherence to Epileptic Seizure Treatment Guidelines Found
Researchers studied how well hospitals follow treatment guidelines for status epilepticus (SE), a serious condition where seizures last too long.
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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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Cinnabar Shows Promise for Managing Seizures in Mice
Researchers studied the effects of cinnabar, a traditional Chinese medicine, on seizures in mice.
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New Study Explores Ketamine for Treating Severe Seizures in Kids
A new study investigates ketamine’s effectiveness for treating severe seizures in kids, aiming for faster emergency care and better outcomes.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Pregnancy | Recent Research | Status Epilepticus
New Hope: Electroconvulsive Therapy Shows Promise for Pregnant Women with Severe Seizure
Discover how electroconvulsive therapy helped a pregnant woman with severe seizures when other treatments failed. Explore options with your doctor.
