Neurostimulation as a promising epilepsy therapy
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DOI: 10.1002/epi4.12070
Abstract: The revolution in theory, swift technological developments, and invention of new devices have driven tremendous progress in neurostimulation as a third‐line treatment for epilepsy. Over the past decades, neurostimulation took its place in the field… read more here.
Keywords: epilepsy; promising epilepsy; treatment epilepsy; neurostimulation ... See more keywords
Neurostimulation Devices Used in Treatment of Epilepsy
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DOI: 10.1007/s11940-017-0442-9
Abstract: Opinion statementEpilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder frequently requiring lifelong treatment. In 70% of epilepsy patients, seizures are well controlled by antiepileptic medications. About 30% of epilepsy patients remain refractory to medical treatments and may… read more here.
Keywords: treatment epilepsy; treatment; epilepsy patients; neurostimulation devices ... See more keywords
Clinical efficacy and safety of removing blood stasis and resolving phlegm in the treatment of epilepsy with cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030212
Abstract: Backgrounds: Epilepsy is a chronic encephalopathy caused by abnormal discharge of neurons in the brain, resulting in brain dysfunction. Cognitive impairment is one of the most common complications of epilepsy. The current treatment of epilepsy… read more here.
Keywords: epilepsy cognitive; treatment; treatment epilepsy; cognitive impairment ... See more keywords
Extratemporal disconnective procedures for the treatment of epilepsy in children
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DOI: 10.1111/epi.13683
Abstract: Surgical treatment of epilepsy in children often involves brain areas outside the temporal lobe and, therefore, techniques for extratemporal surgery must be included in the armamentarium of epilepsy surgery centers. Nowadays, disconnective procedures are preferable… read more here.
Keywords: epilepsy; treatment epilepsy; disconnective procedures; extratemporal disconnective ... 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
Medical and surgical treatment of epilepsy in older adults: A national survey
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DOI: 10.1111/epi.17516
Abstract: There are no clinical guidelines dedicated to the treatment of epilepsy in older adults. We investigated physician opinion and practice regarding the treatment of people with epilepsy aged 65 years or older. We also sought to… read more here.
Keywords: treatment epilepsy; older adults; medical surgical; treatment ... See more keywords
Surgeon-Led Initiatives to Increase Access to Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy at an Academic Level 4 Epilepsy Center: An Observational Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000001961
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Underutilization of surgical treatment for epilepsy is multifactorial, and the multidisciplinary nature of caring for these patients represents a significant hurdle in expanding surgical treatment of epilepsy. OBJECTIVE: To develop internal and external surgical… read more here.
Keywords: treatment epilepsy; access surgical; surgical treatment; epilepsy ... See more keywords
Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Epilepsy: Current Status and Future Prospects
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DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s203782
Abstract: Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the prominent phytocannabinoids found in Cannabis sativa, differentiating from Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for its non-intoxicating profile and its antianxiety/antipsychotic effects. CBD is a multi-target drug whose anti-convulsant properties are supposed… read more here.
Keywords: status; epilepsy current; current status; treatment ... See more keywords
Polysaccharides, Next Potential Agent for the Treatment of Epilepsy?
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.790136
Abstract: Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder. Current pharmacological therapies for epilepsy have limited efficacy that result in refractory epilepsy (RE). Owing to the limitations of conventional therapies, it is needed to develop new anti-epileptic drugs.… read more here.
Keywords: potential agent; epilepsy; agent treatment; treatment epilepsy ... See more keywords
HAT- and HDAC-Targeted Protein Acetylation in the Occurrence and Treatment of Epilepsy
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DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11010088
Abstract: Epilepsy is a common and severe chronic neurological disorder. Recently, post-translational modification (PTM) mechanisms, especially protein acetylation modifications, have been widely studied in various epilepsy models or patients. Acetylation is regulated by two classes of… read more here.
Keywords: acetylation; treatment epilepsy; protein acetylation; hat hdac ... See more keywords
Pharmacological and Therapeutic Approaches in the Treatment of Epilepsy
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DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9050470
Abstract: Epilepsy affects around 50 million people across the globe and is the third most common chronic brain disorder. It is a non-communicable disease of the brain that affects people of all ages. It is accompanied… read more here.
Keywords: epilepsy; approaches treatment; pharmacological therapeutic; treatment epilepsy ... See more keywords