In April 2004, a group of physicians with an interest in nonconvulsive status epilepticus
representing a spectrum of opinion met in Oxford, sponsored by the Epilepsy Research …

Objective Non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) can manifest as catatonia, although it is
unclear how frequently such cases have been reported. The common clinical features of …

Considering that status epilepticus (SE) is a medical emergency associated with significant
morbidity and mortality, there are surprisingly few evidence‐based data to guide …

Status epilepticus (SE) is a medical emergency which can lead to significant morbidity and
mortality and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. SE is differentiated into generalized …

This review concentrates on the principles of the clinical and electroencephalogram
diagnosis of idiopathic generalized epilepsies and their treatment. The electroclinical …

From a phenomenological point of view, absence seizures refer to any type of epileptic
event characterized by loss of awareness and responsiveness. However, a …

A fugue state is defined as an altered state of consciousness with varying degrees of motor
activity and amnesia for the event. It may last for hours to days and may be psychogenic or …

Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) comprises a range of conditions in which
prolonged (> 30 minutes) or recurrent electrographic seizure activity results in …

The diagnosis and classification of epileptic seizures and syndromes are made initially by
clinical and electroencephalographic (EEG) criteria. Typical absences (TA) in idiopathic …

Background: Idiopathic generalized epilepsies (IGE) represent about 20% of all epilepsies,
are genetically determined and comprise several subgroups of syndromes. Although …