Correlation between EEG during AED withdrawal and epilepsy recurrence: a meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10072-019-03855-x
Abstract: To assess the risk of epilepsy recurrence after withdrawal from antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), researchers extensively studied recurrence-related risk factors, including electroencephalogram (EEG) during AED withdrawal. The relationship between EEG and epilepsy recurrence is controversial. We… read more here.
Keywords: epilepsy recurrence; eeg aed; recurrence; withdrawal ... See more keywords
Determining when to stop antiepileptic drug treatment
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DOI: 10.1097/wco.0000000000000530
Abstract: Purpose of review As the number of patients diagnosed with epilepsy continues to rise and the pharmacological and device-based treatment options for epilepsy increase, determining when to stop antiepileptic drug (AED) treatment continues to be… read more here.
Keywords: determining stop; treatment; stop antiepileptic; antiepileptic drug ... See more keywords
Author response: Outcome after seizure recurrence on antiepileptic drug withdrawal following temporal lobectomy
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000006946
Abstract: We thank Dr. Sethi for reemphasizing our view that decision to withdraw antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) after temporal lobectomy needs to be individualized and requires multifactorial consideration.1 Even one recurrence in these patients, who otherwise consider… read more here.
Keywords: seizure recurrence; aed withdrawal; temporal lobectomy; withdrawal ... See more keywords