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Journal: Umbilical Cord, Maternal Milk, and Breastfed Infant Levetiracetam Concentrations Monitoring at Delivery and during Early Postpartum Period. (Pubmed Central) - Apr 7, 2021 The mean milk/maternal serum concentration ratio was 1.14 ± 0.27 (2-4 days postpartum) and 1.04 ± 0.24 (7-31 days postpartum) while the mean infant/maternal serum concentration ratio was markedly lower (0.19 ± 0.13 and 0.14 ± 0.05, respectively); (4) levetiracetam was found in the umbilical cord at a concentration similar to those in maternal serum. All of the breastfed infant serum concentrations were below the reference range used for the general epileptic population.
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The small-to-modest sample size, the lack of control groups and the open-label and short-term nature of most of the reviewed studies hinder definitive conclusions regarding either the short-term and long-term efficacy of antipsychotic and anticonvulsant medications or their potential long-term side effects. Some atypical antipsychotic and anticonvulsant medications may have a role in the treatment of some PD patients, mostly when more conventional approaches have not been successful, but the quality of supporting evidence is limited.
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Clinical, Journal: Does levetiracetam use affect Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP) in the treatment of childhood epilepsy? (Pubmed Central) - Apr 7, 2021 Some atypical antipsychotic and anticonvulsant medications may have a role in the treatment of some PD patients, mostly when more conventional approaches have not been successful, but the quality of supporting evidence is limited. The data obtained in this study showed that levetiracetam use affected VEP amplitude outcome but did not affect VEP latency outcome in pediatric patients.
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Clinical, Review, Journal: Efficacy and safety of therapeutic plasma exchange in stiff person syndrome. (Pubmed Central) - Apr 7, 2021 We review the literature regarding the efficacy and safety profile of TPE in exacerbation of SPS unresponsive to medical therapy. The procedure seems to have a good safety profile as an adjunct therapy for exacerbation of SPS not responding to standard medical therapy in this patient population.
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[VIRTUAL] Seizure secondary to Fluzone Quadrivalent vaccination in a patient with severe mental illness: A case report () - Apr 4, 2021 - Abstract #CPNP2021CPNP_115; At the time of the seizure, the patient was receiving haloperidol per institution protocol...During her admission at the emergency department, she sustained a second seizure and was placed on levetiracetam, cefepime and lorazepam... In our case report, a temporal relationship was seen between the administration of the 2019-2020 Fluzone® Quadrivalent vaccine and a seizure in a patient with no known history of seizure disorder.
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[VIRTUAL] Post-traumatic epilepsy – current treatment (Room Amsterdam) - Apr 3, 2021 - Abstract #EAN2021EAN_54; Post-traumatic epilepsy is treated with anti-seizure medication recommended for focal epilepsy. Surgery can be considered for select patients.
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Clinical, Journal: A unique case of multiple calvarial hemangiomas with one large symplastic hemangioma. (Pubmed Central) - Apr 1, 2021 Histopathology and radiology examinations confirmed the diagnosis as symplastic hemangioma, on top of a pre-existing cavernous hemangioma. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of a calvarial symplastic hemangioma, which we report here.
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Journal: Diagnosing Status Epilepticus (Pubmed Central) - Apr 1, 2021 Abnormal cEEG findings during status epilepticus vary from rhythmic delta activity and epileptiform and generalized periodic discharges to ictal discharges. Accurate diagnosis of status epilepticus using MRI and cEEG can offer earlier intervention, such as prompt administration of benzodiazepines, midazolam, lorazepam, ultimately resulting in a good recovery.
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[VIRTUAL] A Rare Case of Perinatal Hypophosphatasia Treated With Asfotase Alfa () - Mar 27, 2021 - Abstract #ENDO2021ENDO_3194; Despite the early initiation of asfotase alfa the patient's bone mineralization remains severely low and is not in a safe range to proceed with G-tube, broviac, or tracheostomy placement. The current management goal is to maximize bone mineralization in preparation for the life-sustaining procedures mentioned above.
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Enrollment change, Trial completion date, Trial termination, Trial primary completion date: Seizure Prophylaxis in Patients With Glioma or Brain Metastasis (clinicaltrials.gov) - Mar 25, 2021 P2, N=5, Terminated, The current management goal is to maximize bone mineralization in preparation for the life-sustaining procedures mentioned above. N=232 --> 5 | Trial completion date: Jan 2023 --> Feb 2021 | Recruiting --> Terminated | Trial primary completion date: Jan 2023 --> Dec 2020; Did not enroll as planned
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Journal: A Rare Cause of a Eosinophilic Lung Disease (Pubmed Central) - Mar 19, 2021 The patient was then treated with oral corticosteroids for a few months, and the antiepileptic medication was switched to levetiracetam...As well, the eosinophilic lung disease might have been caused by valproic acid. Similar cases have been described in the literature.
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Review, Journal: Experimental Therapeutic Strategies in Epilepsies Using Anti-Seizure Medications. (Pubmed Central) - Mar 19, 2021 Medications such as Levetiracetam, valproic acid, and lamotrigine are at the forefront of these patients' treatment...However, it should be noted that some of these patients still do not respond to existing treatments; therefore, the limited ability of current therapies has fueled research efforts for the development of novel treatment strategies. Thus, it seems that in addition to surgical measures, we should look for more specific agents that have less adverse events and have a greater effect in stopping seizures.
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Journal: Neurocognition after prenatal levetiracetam, lamotrigine, carbamazepine or valproate exposure. (Pubmed Central) - Mar 18, 2021 Consistent with previous research, valproate-exposed children experienced more problems compared to three other common antiepileptic drugs, while children exposed to lamotrigine, carbamazepine or levetiracetam revealed little to no problems. This illustrates the need for systematic follow-up of prenatally exposed children, to support pre-pregnancy counseling and treatment decisions in women of reproductive age.
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Clinical, Journal, Monotherapy: Metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome among patients with epilepsy on monotherapy. (Pubmed Central) - Mar 18, 2021 Because there are minimal differences in efficacy at this time, clinicians should consider alternative factors when deciding on an antiepileptic drug (AED). Higher frequency of MetS and OSAS risk should be kept in mind on clinical follow-up of patients with epilepsy receiving monotherapy.
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[VIRTUAL] Early Post-Stroke Seizures in Qatar () - Mar 18, 2021 - Abstract #AAN2021AAN_1783; This is the first study to determine the rate and epidemiology of early PSS in Qatar. With the burden of stroke rising in Qatar and elsewhere in the Middle East, it is important to understand early PSS in this region.
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[VIRTUAL] Refractory Focal Status Epilepticus as Presenting Symptom of COVID-19 () - Mar 18, 2021 - Abstract #AAN2021AAN_1260; EEG did not demonstrate obvious seizure focus, but in the case of small seizure foci, scalp EEG can be unremarkable as would be expected in this case. To our knowledge, this is the first known case in the United States of a patient with Covid-19 presenting with the initial symptom of focal status epilepticus.
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[VIRTUAL] COVID-19 associated Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome () - Mar 18, 2021 - Abstract #AAN2021AAN_1200; Our case suggests that PRES is another neurological complication that can be caused by COVID-19 infection. PRES occurs due to blood-brain barrier disruption and endothelial dysfunction which may be one of the COVID-19 pathophysiological mechanisms that can affect the nervous system.
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[VIRTUAL] Pediatric Phencyclidine (PCP) Intoxication: First Reported Human MRI and EEG Findings () - Mar 18, 2021 - Abstract #AAN2021AAN_904; The patient’s EEG and late MRI findings are analogous to animal models of PCP intoxication, including high voltage frontally predominant delta waves, and global volume loss. Early diffusion restriction and T2 hyperintensity in white matter seen in our patient are unique findings not previously described.
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[VIRTUAL] Bupropion Overdose Induced Reversible Burst Suppression and Myoclonic Seizures () - Mar 18, 2021 - Abstract #AAN2021AAN_854; Usually, burst suppression is consistent with a severe diffuse disturbance of cerebral function and typically indicates a poor prognosis. However, the burst suppression pattern associated with bupropion overdose is completely reversible, and treatment with anti-seizure medication may result in faster recovery.
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[VIRTUAL] Seizures After Liver Transplant () - Mar 18, 2021 - Abstract #AAN2021AAN_852; In our study, along 10 years, 1 in 10 liver transplant patients developed epileptic seizures, mostly in the context of severe systemic disorders. Our annual survival was similar to literature (79%)
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