Newer-generation antiseizure medications improve treatment retention and safety in older adults with epilepsy
Newer Antiseizure Medications May Improve Treatment Retention in Seniors
This meta-analysis of 2,507 patients found no significant difference in seizure freedom between newer and older antiseizure medications. How…
Newer antiseizure medications may help older adults stay on their treatment more consistently than older medications for managing epilepsy.
Sleep disturbances and obstructive sleep apnea lower seizure thresholds and impact sleep architecture in epilepsy
Sleep patterns and conditions impact seizure control in epilepsy
This narrative review explores the bidirectional relationship between epilepsy and sleep disorders. It highlights how NREM sleep promotes se…
New insights show how specific sleep stages and conditions like sleep apnea can influence seizure activity and quality of life for people wi…
28% recurrence rate after antiseizure medication withdrawal in children with epilepsy
Stopping seizure meds in children: 28% recurrence risk
This meta-analysis of 3,226 children with epilepsy found a pooled recurrence rate of 28% (95% CI: 23%–33%) after antiseizure medication with…
About 28% of children with epilepsy who stop antiseizure medications will have a seizure return. Several factors can increase this risk.