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All articles tagged: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus (G40.909)

HealthDay 21 June at 03.20 PM

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Use Linked to Lower Incidence of Epilepsy

For patients with hypertension, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are associated with a reduced incidence of epilepsy compared with other antihypertensive medications, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Neurology.Xuerong Wen, Ph.D., from the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, and colleagues conducted a retrosp

Evalytics 29 April at 06.31 PM

Workings of working memory detailed

Cedars-Sinai researchers identified neurons in the brain responsible for coordinating focus and short-term memory, crucial for tasks like recalling a phone number. These neurons, influenced by brain waves, aid in retaining information in working memory. The study, published in Nature, sheds light on brain processes crucial for understanding and treating conditions like Alzheimer's disease and ADHD

Evalytics 08 April at 09.08 PM

Study: Epilepsy patients benefit from structured 'seizure action plans'

In a study published in Neurology, researchers found that epilepsy patients benefited from observing seizure activity on video, leading to improved self-management strategies. The study highlights the importance of patient involvement in their own care and underscores the potential of technology in enhancing epilepsy management.

HealthDay 16 January at 05.00 PM

Gabapentinoids Linked to Increased Risk for Severe Exacerbation in COPD

Gabapentinoid use is associated with an increased risk for severe exacerbation among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published online Jan. 16 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Alvi A. Rahman, from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and colleagues examined whether gabapentin

HealthDay 05 January at 04.54 PM

Convulsive Events Implicated in Sudden Unexplained Death in Toddlers

Video recordings implicate convulsive events in sudden unexplained death in toddlers, according to a study published online Jan. 4 in Neurology.Laura Gould, from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City, and colleagues examined potential mechanisms of death by assessing videos of sudden death in toddlers. Seven consecutively

HealthDay 21 December at 04.59 AM

Air Pollution Tied to Multimorbidity Status, Severity

Exposure to air pollution is associated with having multimorbid, multiorgan conditions, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in Frontiers in Public Health.Amy Ronaldson, Ph.D., from King’s College London, and colleagues examined associations between long-term air pollution exposure and multimorbidity status, severity, and pat

HealthDay 30 November at 04.51 PM

Deployment History Has Differential Impact on Epilepsy in Veterans With TBI

For veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI), deployment history has a significant differential impact on epilepsy predictors, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in Neurology.Amy K. Henion, M.P.H., from the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System in Utah, and colleagues examined the associations of all TBI exposures and epil

HealthDay 09 November at 04.11 PM

Yoga Intervention Can Reduce Felt Stigma in Epilepsy Patients

For patients with epilepsy, yoga therapy plus psychoeducation can reduce felt stigma, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in Neurology.Kirandeep Kaur, Ph.D., from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, and colleagues conducted a randomized controlled trial to examine whether yoga and psychoeducation are effe