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Pregnancy, folic acid, and antiseizure medication
BackgroundAlthough some antiseizure medications (ASMs) are teratogenic, most people with epilepsy need treatment in pregnancy. The risk of ASM...
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Antiseizure Medication Interactions A Clinical Guide
This significantly revised fourth edition provides a practically orientated guide to interactions associated with antiseizure medications. It...
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Long-term antiseizure medication use in patients after meningioma resection: identifying predictors for successful weaning and failures
ObjectiveTo define risk factors for meningioma-related seizures and predictors of successful weaning of antiseizure medications following meningioma...
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Synergistic effects of vagus nerve stimulation and antiseizure medication
IntroductionVagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an effective, non-pharmacological therapy for epileptic seizures. Until now, favorable combinations of...
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Antiseizure Medication Withdrawal in Seizure-Free Patients: What is New for the Pediatrician?
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has recently updated its practise advisory on antiseizure medication withdrawal. The recommendations have...
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Impact of timing of antiseizure medication withdrawal on seizure recurrence in glioma patients: a retrospective observational study
BackgroundWithdrawal of antiseizure medication treatment (ASM) can be considered after completion of antitumour treatment in glioma patients who no...
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Video-EEG monitoring as a valuable tool for antiseizure medication withdrawal in patients with epilepsy: implications for clinical practice and public health policies
This letter to the editor discusses “the use of video-EEG monitoring to guide antiseizure medication (ASM) withdrawal in patients with epilepsy” [
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Brain tumor related epilepsy: pathophysiological approaches and rational management of antiseizure medication
BackgroundBrain tumor related epilepsy (BTRE) is a common complication of cerebral tumors and its incidence is highly dependent on the type of tumor,...
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Third-Generation Antiseizure Medication in the Treatment of Benzodiazepine-Refractory Status Epilepticus in Poststroke Epilepsy: A Retrospective Observational Register-Based Study
Background and ObjectiveStatus epilepticus in poststroke epilepsy is a challenging condition because of multiple vascular comorbidities and the...
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Video-EEG-monitoring to guide antiseizure medication withdrawal
BackgroundDiscontinuing anti-seizure medication (ASM) should be considered in persons with epilepsy with long-term seizure freedom. Clinicians should...
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Incidence of and predictors for antiseizure medication gaps in Medicare beneficiaries with epilepsy: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundFor the two-thirds of patients with epilepsy who achieve seizure remission on antiseizure medications (ASMs), patients and clinicians must...
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Impact of seizures and antiseizure medication on survival in patients with glioma
PurposeSeizures are a common presenting symptom among patients with low- and high-grade glioma. However, the impact and inter-relationship between...
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Neurobehavioral Outcomes of Children with Antenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications
ObjectivesTo evaluate the effect of antiepileptic medications prescribed to mothers during pregnancy on the development and behavior of children.
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Antiseizure Drugs and Movement Disorders
The relationship between antiseizure drugs and movement disorders is complex and not adequately reviewed so far. Antiseizure drugs as a treatment for...
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Interactions Between Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) and Antiseizure Medications: Potential Implications on DOAC Treatment
The use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) is increasing because of their superior efficacy and safety compared with vitamin K antagonists....
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The Effect of Antiseizure Medication Administration on Mortality and Early Posttraumatic Seizures in Critically Ill Older Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury
BackgroundTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Older adults represent an understudied and...
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Thromboembolic Risks with Concurrent Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Antiseizure Medications: A Population-Based Analysis
Background and ObjectiveDrug–drug interactions between direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) and antiseizure medications via the cytochrome P450 (CYP) or...
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Perampanel as first add-on antiseizure medication: Italian consensus clinical practice statements
BackgroundWhen use of a single antiseizure medication (ASM) fails to induce seizure remission, add-on therapy is justified. Perampanel (PER) is...
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Efficacy and Tolerability of Intranasal Midazolam Administration for Antiseizure Treatment in Adults: A Systematic Review
ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to assess the efficacy and tolerability of intranasal midazolam (in-MDZ) administration for antiseizure...
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Antiseizure Medication Treatment and Outcomes in Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Undergoing Continuous EEG Monitoring
BackgroundPatients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) with electroencephalographic epileptiform activity (seizures, periodic and rhythmic...
