Comparing seizure-related death and suicide in younger adults with epilepsy.
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DOI: 10.1002/ana.26227
Abstract: Younger adults with epilepsy have an increased mortality. Some deaths are seizure-related, e.g. sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), while others, e.g. suicide, have multiple causes including adverse effects of the treatment on mood. In… read more here.
Keywords: death; related death; adults epilepsy; younger adults ... See more keywords
Sleep architecture in adults with epilepsy: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2018.09.004
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To assess whether sleep architecture differs in subgroups of adults with epilepsy or in adults with epilepsy compared to control populations. METHODS We completed a systematic review of papers published in two databases up… read more here.
Keywords: adults epilepsy; systematic review; architecture adults; review ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of osteoporosis medication on site‐specific fracture‐risk attenuation among adults with epilepsy
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DOI: 10.1111/epi.16700
Abstract: The objective of this propensity score‐matched, observational cohort study was to determine the effectiveness of osteoporosis medication on reducing the risk of non‐trauma fracture (NTFx) among adults with epilepsy. read more here.
Keywords: among adults; adults epilepsy; osteoporosis medication; effectiveness osteoporosis ... See more keywords
ZMILE, a multicomponent self-management intervention for adults with epilepsy: Rationale and description of the intervention
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DOI: 10.1177/0269215520975327
Abstract: Objective: In this paper, we aim to provide a comprehensive description of the multicomponent self-management intervention for adults with epilepsy, ZMILE. Rationale or theory: Acquiring self-management skills has been shown to play a vital role… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; management intervention; adults epilepsy; multicomponent self ... See more keywords
Multigene Panel Testing in a Large Cohort of Adults With Epilepsy
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DOI: 10.1212/nxg.0000000000000650
Abstract: Background and Objectives Although genetic testing among children with epilepsy has demonstrated clinical utility and become a part of routine testing, studies in adults are limited. This study reports the diagnostic yield of genetic testing… read more here.
Keywords: adults epilepsy; clinically actionable; genetic testing; diagnostic yield ... See more keywords
Association Between Frailty and Antiseizure Medication Tolerability in Older Adults With Epilepsy
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000201701
Abstract: Background and Objective Frailty is an important aspect of biological aging, referring to the increased vulnerability of individuals with frailty to physical and psychological stressors. While older adults with epilepsy are an important and distinct… read more here.
Keywords: antiseizure; older adults; adults epilepsy; tolerability ... See more keywords
Social Isolation and Associated Factors in Chinese Adults With Epilepsy: A Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.813698
Abstract: Objective: We aimed to determine the prevalence of social isolation and associated factors among adults with epilepsy in northeast China. Methods: A cohort of consecutive patients with epilepsy (PWE) from the First Hospital of Jilin… read more here.
Keywords: associated factors; adults epilepsy; isolation; quality life ... See more keywords