http://www.pharmacytimes.com/condition-resources/epilepsy/condition-rss Epilepsy en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 02:40:23 EDT Tue, 21 May 2013 02:40:23 EDT Many-Neurologists-Miss-Critical-Antiepileptic-Drug-Safety-UpdatesA survey of US neurologists found that a significant minority is unaware of FDA drug safety updates and many who are aware of the updates fail to act on them.Mon, 06 May 2013 12:44:01 EDTIts-About-Time-Can-Chronotherapy-Improve-Epilepsy-TreatmentAdjusting the timing of antiepileptic drug administration has the potential to help improve efficacy.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:52:21 EDTAntiepileptic-Drug-Linked-to-Increased-Autism-RiskChildren born to mothers who took sodium valproate during pregnancy were much more likely to develop autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, according to the results of a study.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:30:01 EDTTopiramate-and-Language-Impairment-Finding-the-CauseA functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study suggests that the antiepileptic drug topiramate impairs some language functions by preventing the deactivation of certain parts of the brain during cognitive tasks. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:08:51 ESTEpilepsy-and-Drug-Switches-HelpfulA study of epilepsy patients who switched from one antiepileptic drug (AED) to another suggests that the switch did not tend to improve seizure control and may have worsened it.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:18:34 ESTFDA-Approves-Fycompa-for-Epilepsy-PatientsThe addition of Fycompa (perampanel) to the approved list of epilepsy drugs will broaden treatment options for patients.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:20:40 ESTGeneric-Pills-of-Different-Colors-May-Reduce-AdherenceBased on their findings that patients are more likely to stop taking antiepileptic drugs when pills change color upon refill, researchers argue that the FDA should require generic pills to mimic the appearance of their brand-name equivalents.Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:25:41 ESTKids-and-Adverse-Effects-of-AEDs-No-More-Hide-and-SeekA new tool for measuring adverse effects associated with antiepileptic drugs in children promises to produce more reliable results for a broader range of patients.Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:33:20 EDTStudy-Few-Epilepsy-Patients-Aware-of-Fracture-Risk-Associated-With-AEDsLess than a quarter know that most fractures in epilepsy patients are unassociated with seizures, according to a recent study.Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:25:42 EDTThe-Challenge-of-Treating-Super-Refractory-Status-EpilepticusThe authors of a comprehensive literature review offer broad recommendations for treating super-refractory status epilepticus.Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:38:20 EDTDoes-Age-Change-Carbamazepine-PharmacokineticsElderly patients taking carbamazepine in conjunction with phenytoin experience a reduced increase in carbamazepine levels, a study finds.Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:47:25 EDTMonotherapy-Approval-Hurdles-for-AEDsThere are great challenges to gaining approval for new antiepileptic drugs to be used as monotherapy, but a recent article offers ideas for ways forward.Thu, 02 Aug 2012 01:09:01 EDTEpilepsy-and-Depression-Commonly-Comorbid-Often-UndertreatedA number of recent studies have investigated the relationship between epilepsy and depression, providing insights into both conditions.Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:21:28 EDTReport-Addresses-Public-Health-Dimensions-of-EpilepsyMore epilepsy surveillance data is needed in order to improve quality of life for people with the condition, an Institute of Medicine report suggests.Thu, 26 Jul 2012 02:28:22 EDTNeurodevelopmental-Disorders-Overlapping-EtiologiesEpilepsy and psychotic illnesses are strongly associated within individuals and families, according to results of a recent study.Wed, 13 Jun 2012 02:45:32 EDTInterventions-for-Children-With-EpilepsyA Cochrane review of interventions for children with epilepsy determined that most improve care and some outcomes, but more research is needed.Wed, 13 Jun 2012 02:34:01 EDTEpilepsy-Take-Action-to-Improve-12-Million-LivesEpilepsy can be extremely challenging, but effective treatments are available and pharmacists can play an important role in counseling patients.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:15:00 EDTSUDEP-The-Search-for-an-ExplanationThe precise mechanism of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP) remains a mystery, but researchers have discovered several contributing factors.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:14:00 EDTHIVAIDS-Patients-with-Epilepsy-Evidence-Based-Guidelines-for-AED-UseThe new guidelines offer detailed information on interactions between antiepileptic drugs and antiretroviral drugs.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:05:00 EDTCyber-Inclusion-Rx-for-Isolated-Epilepsy-Patients A social network for patients with life-changing conditions such as epilepsy is helping patients overcome social isolation and providing data for research.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:05:00 EDT