Covid-19 decompensating epilepsy in the elderly: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102642
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a great impact on chronic diseases, including epilepsy. The imbalance of antiepileptic drugs in case of intercurrent infection with COVID-19 leads to worsening seizures. A 71-year-old man, followed for post-traumatic… read more here.
Keywords: covid decompensating; elderly case; covid; epilepsy elderly ... See more keywords
New‐onset epilepsy in the elderly
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DOI: 10.1111/bcp.13653
Abstract: People who are 60 years old and older have the highest incidence of developing new‐onset epilepsy. The increase of the ageing population has resulted in a greater number of patients with new‐onset epilepsy or at… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; onset epilepsy; epilepsy elderly; new onset ... See more keywords
The medical treatment of epilepsy in the elderly: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/epi.16068
Abstract: To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in elderly individuals with epilepsy. read more here.
Keywords: medical treatment; treatment epilepsy; review meta; systematic review ... See more keywords
Antiepileptic drug monotherapy for epilepsy in the elderly: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/epi.16366
Abstract: To estimate the comparative efficacy and safety of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in the elderly with new‐onset epilepsy. read more here.
Keywords: monotherapy epilepsy; drug monotherapy; systematic review; elderly systematic ... See more keywords