Pharmacokinetic evaluation of vigabatrin dose for the treatment of refractory focal seizures in children using adult and pediatric data
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2019.01.002
Abstract: Vigabatrin is indicated as adjunctive therapy for refractory focal seizures. For children, European recommendations indicate maintenance doses varying from 30 to 100 mg/kg/day for this indication. Since cumulated dose was associated with retinal toxicity, it is… read more here.
Keywords: adult; seizures children; focal seizures; refractory focal ... See more keywords
G407(P) Improving management of prolonged seizures in children
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2018-rcpch.396
Abstract: Literature and local PICU case studies suggests high morbidity and mortality for children with prolonged seizures. A 6 month retrospective audit at a busy district general hospital in 2016 supported this and provided the basis for… read more here.
Keywords: management prolonged; improvement; g407 improving; seizures children ... See more keywords
GP232 Management of seizures in children with therapy-resistant epilepsy
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-epa.291
Abstract: Epilepsies in children represent a heterogeneous group of disorders and syndromes with different etiology, severity, prognosis and treatment. Early diagnosis, accurate recognition of underlying aetiologies leads to more effective management and treatment and improve overall… read more here.
Keywords: seizures children; treatment; gp232 management; therapy resistant ... See more keywords
Trends in Management of Simple Febrile Seizures at US Children's Hospitals.
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-051517
Abstract: OBJECTIVE We sought to measure trends in evaluation and management of children with simple febrile seizures (SFSs) before and after the American Academy of Pediatrics updated guidelines published in 2011. METHODS In this retrospective, cross-sectional… read more here.
Keywords: simple febrile; trends management; seizures children; management simple ... See more keywords
The prevalence of seizures in children with developmental delay
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DOI: 10.17712/nsj.2021.2.20200106
Abstract: Objectives: To study the prevalence of seizures in children with GDD and identify the characteristics of such patients; to examine the association of GDD with epilepsy and to determine the effect of certain risk factors… read more here.
Keywords: epilepsy; developmental delay; prevalence seizures; seizures children ... See more keywords
Risk of Developing Seizures in Children With Abnormal EEG Findings During Polysomnography.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4096921
Abstract: BACKGROUND Polysomnography (PSG) utilizes abbreviated electroencephalogram (EEG) to stage sleep. The aim of this study was to determine whether epileptiform abnormalities on this limited EEG coverage correlated with abnormalities on routine EEG (rEEG) and an… read more here.
Keywords: abnormal eeg; neurology; epileptiform discharges; seizures children ... See more keywords