The epidemiology of global epilepsy.
A Singh, S Trevick - Neurologic clinics, 2016 - europepmc.org
The International League Against Epilepsy defines epilepsy as at least 2 unprovoked
seizures more than 24 hours apart. It is a wide-reaching and complex illness affecting more …
seizures more than 24 hours apart. It is a wide-reaching and complex illness affecting more …
Recognizing and preventing epilepsy-related mortality: a call for action
Epilepsy is associated with a high rate of premature mortality from direct and indirect effects
of seizures, epilepsy, and antiseizure therapies. Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy …
of seizures, epilepsy, and antiseizure therapies. Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy …
Increasing utilization of pediatric epilepsy surgery in the United States between 1997 and 2009
EM Pestana Knight, NK Schiltz, PM Bakaki… - …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To examine national trends of pediatric epilepsy surgery usage in the United
States between 1997 and 2009. Methods We performed a serial cross‐sectional study of …
States between 1997 and 2009. Methods We performed a serial cross‐sectional study of …
Evaluating risk to people with epilepsy during the COVID-19 pandemic: preliminary findings from the COV-E study
J Thorpe, S Ashby, A Hallab, D Ding, M Andraus… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2021 - Elsevier
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused global anguish unparalleled in recent times. As cases
rise, increased pressure on health services, combined with severe disruption to people's …
rise, increased pressure on health services, combined with severe disruption to people's …
Health equity integrated epilepsy care and research: A narrative review
Background With the unanimous approval of the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on
epilepsy and other neurological disorders by the World Health Organization in May 2022 …
epilepsy and other neurological disorders by the World Health Organization in May 2022 …
Pro‐Ictal EEG Scheduling Improves the Yield of Epilepsy Monitoring: Validating the Use of Multiday Seizure Cycles to Optimize Video‐EEG Timing
Objective A significant challenge of video‐electroencephalography (vEEG) in epilepsy
diagnosis is timing monitoring sessions to capture epileptiform activity. In this study, we …
diagnosis is timing monitoring sessions to capture epileptiform activity. In this study, we …
Assessment and effect of a gap between new-onset epilepsy diagnosis and treatment in the US
L Kalilani, E Faught, H Kim, C Burudpakdee… - Neurology, 2019 - AAN Enterprises
Objective To estimate the treatment gap between a new epilepsy diagnosis and antiepileptic
drug (AED) initiation in the United States. Methods Retrospective claims-based cohort study …
drug (AED) initiation in the United States. Methods Retrospective claims-based cohort study …
Guidelines for specialized epilepsy centers: executive summary of the report of the National Association of epilepsy centers guideline panel
FA Lado, SM Ahrens, E Riker, CR Muh… - Neurology, 2024 - AAN Enterprises
The National Association of Epilepsy Centers first published the guidelines for epilepsy
centers in 1990, which were last updated in 2010. Since that update, epilepsy care and the …
centers in 1990, which were last updated in 2010. Since that update, epilepsy care and the …
Racial and socioeconomic disparities in the advanced treatment of medically intractable pediatric epilepsy
S Kandregula, D Terrell, R Beyl, A Freelin… - Neurosurgical …, 2022 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE Racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare have gained significant importance
since the Institute of Medicine published its report on disparities in healthcare. There is a …
since the Institute of Medicine published its report on disparities in healthcare. There is a …
The missed value of underutilizing pediatric epilepsy surgery: a systematic review
CW Beatty, JP Lockrow, S Gedela, A Gehred… - Seminars in pediatric …, 2021 - Elsevier
Pediatric epilepsy surgery is underutilized. Only 1%-11% of children with drug resistant
epilepsy (DRE) undergo surgical treatment, or less than half of those estimated to benefit …
epilepsy (DRE) undergo surgical treatment, or less than half of those estimated to benefit …