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June 2005
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Eisai announces launch of Zonegran (zonisamide), treatment for epilepsy - 27th June 2005 |
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Functional MRI enables noninvasive evaluation of epilepsy patients - 28th June 2005 |
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Antiepileptic drug in pregnancy increases birth defect risk - 24th June 2005 |
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FDA approves UCB's Keppra (levetiracetam) for use in childhood epilepsy - 24th June 2005 |
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Epilepsy drugs carry birth defect risks - 24th June 2005 |
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Researchers discover 'window on the brain' that could help treat disorders - 20th June 2005 |
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Epilepsy, schizophrenia may share genetic link - 20th June 2005 |
| HealthDay | Abstract - BMJ.com | |
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World first: brain cells grown in laboratory - 14th June 2005 |
| Newswise | NSE comment | |
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30 years later, epilepsy surgery shows good results - 13th June 2005 |
| Newswise | Abstract - Neurology | |
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'Watch and wait' seizure advice - 10th June 2005 |
| BBC | Abstract - PubMed | |
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Warning of UK supply problems for Zarontin - 7th June 2005 |
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Gene clue may lead to epilepsy treatments - 6th June 2005 |
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Animal model demonstrates course of epilepsy - 6th June 2005 |
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Published papers
Partial idiopathic epilepsy:
recovery after allergen-free diet.
Frediani T et al. Pediatr Med Chir. 2004 May-Jun;26(3):196-7.
Abstract
- PubMed
Electrophysiological monitoring
of epileptic patients treated with vigabatrin.
Rigolet MH, Baulac M, Nordmann JP. J Fr Ophtalmol. 2005 Jun;28(6):635-41.
Abstract
- PubMed
Advances in the pathophysiology
of developmental epilepsies.
Wong M. Semin Pediatr Neurol. 2005 Jun;12(2):72-87.
Abstract
- PubMed
Antiepileptic drug monotherapy:
pediatric concerns.
Sullivan JE 3rd, Dlugos DJ. Semin Pediatr Neurol. 2005 Jun;12(2):88-96.
Abstract
- PubMed
Pediatric epilepsy surgery:
lessons and challenges.
Lachhwani DK. Semin Pediatr Neurol. 2005 Jun;12(2):114-8.
Abstract
- PubMed
Nonpharmacological treatment
options for epilepsy.
Sheth RD, Stafstrom CE, Hsu D. Semin Pediatr Neurol. 2005 Jun;12(2):106-113.
Abstract
- PubMed
Neonatal seizures: to treat
or not to treat?
Wirrell EC. Semin Pediatr Neurol. 2005 Jun;12(2):97-105.
Abstract
- PubMed
Lamotrigine and epilepsy
in the elderly: observational study of low-dose monotherapy.
Mauri Llerda JA et al. Int J Clin Pract. 2005 Jun;59(6):651-4.
Abstract
- PubMed
Antiepileptic drug-induced
osteopenia in ambulatory epileptic children receiving a standard vitamin D3
supplement.
Tekgul H et al. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2005 Jun;18(6):585-8.
Abstract
- PubMed
Genetic influence on the
clinical characteristics and outcome of febrile seizures-a retrospective study.
Birca A et al. Eur J Paediatr Neurol. 2005 Jun 22
Abstract
- PubMed
Status epilepticus: clinical
analysis of a treatment protocol based on midazolam and phenytoin.
Brevoord JC et al. J Child Neurol. 2005 Jun;20(6):476-81.
Abstract
- PubMed
Epileptic seizures during
childbirth in a patient with idiopathic generalised epilepsy.
Voermans NC, Zwarts MJ, Renier WO, Bloem BR. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2005 Jun
18;149(25):1406-11.
Abstract
- PubMed
Four-year outcome after
early withdrawal of antiepileptic drugs in childhood epilepsy.
Geerts AT et al. Neurology. 2005 Jun 28;64(12):2136-8.
Abstract
- PubMed
Cognitive and behavioral
effects of lamotrigine and topiramate in healthy volunteers.
Meador KJ et al. Neurology. 2005 Jun 28;64(12):2108-14.
Abstract
- PubMed
Periventricular heterotopia.
Lu J, Sheen V. Epilepsy Behav. 2005 Jun 28
Abstract
- PubMed
Neurocutaneous syndromes:
Behavioral features.
Zaroff CM, Isaacs K. Epilepsy Behav. 2005 Jun 28
Abstract
- PubMed
Current treatments of epilepsy.
Nadkarni S, LaJoie J, Devinsky O. Neurology. 2005 Jun 28;64(12 Suppl 3):S2-11.
Abstract
- PubMed
Early alteration in bone
metabolism in epileptic children receiving carbamazepine monotherapy owing to
the induction of hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes.
Voudris KA et al. J Child Neurol. 2005 Jun;20(6):513-7.
Abstract
- PubMed
Proton spectroscopic findings
in children with epilepsy owing to tuberous sclerosis complex.
Yapici Z, Dincer A, Eraksoy M. J Child Neurol. 2005 Jun;20(6):517-22
Abstract
- PubMed
Adaptive functioning in
children with seizures: Impact of maternal anxiety about epilepsy.
Chapieski L et al. Epilepsy Behav. 2005 Jun 28
Abstract
- PubMed
Suicide in the epilepsies:
A meta-analytic investigation of 29 cohorts.
Pompili M, Girardi P, Ruberto A, Tatarelli R. Epilepsy Behav. 2005 Jun 28
Abstract
- PubMed
What are the concerns of
older adults living with epilepsy?
Martin R, Vogtle L, Gilliam F, Faught E. Epilepsy Behav. 2005 Jun 28
Abstract
- PubMed
Sudden unexpected death
in epilepsy: Evidence-based analysis of incidence and risk factors.
Téllez-Zenteno JF, Ronquillo LH, Wiebe S. Epilepsy Research 2005 Jun; Vol.65(1-2):101-115
Abstract
- ScienceDirect
Ophthalmologic and neurologic
findings in two children exposed to vigabatrin in utero.
Sorri I et al. Epilepsy Research 2005 Jun; Vol.65(1-2):101-115
Abstract
- ScienceDirect
Recurrent postictal depression
with Cotard delusion.
Mendhekar DN, Gupta N. Indian J Pediatr. 2005 Jun;72(6):529-31.
Abstract
- PubMed
Seizure freedom with different
therapeutic regimens in intellectually disabled epileptic patients.
Huber B et al. Seizure. 2005 Jun 25
Abstract
- PubMed
Drug compliance of children
and adolescents with epilepsy.
Asadi-Pooya AA et al. Seizure. 2005 Jun 25
Abstract
- PubMed
Topiramate monotherapy as
broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug in a naturalistic clinical setting.
Guerrini R et al. Seizure. 2005 Jun 13
Abstract
- PubMed
Panic and epilepsy.
Alvarez-Silva S et al. J Anxiety Disord. 2005 Jun 12
Abstract
- PubMed
The potential value of three-dimensional
accelerometry for detection of motor seizures in severe epilepsy.
Nijsen TM, Arends JB, Griep PA, Cluitmans PJ. Epilepsy Behav. 2005 Jun 20
Abstract
- PubMed
Self-perception of factors
that precipitate or inhibit seizures in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
da Silva Sousa P et al. Seizure. 2005 Jun 11
Abstract
- PubMed
Gyratory seizures revisited:
a video-EEG study.
Dobesberger J et al. Neurology. 2005 Jun 14;64(11):1884-7.
Abstract
- PubMed
Clinical and EEG features
of patients with EEG wicket rhythms misdiagnosed with epilepsy.
Krauss GL et al. Neurology. 2005 Jun 14;64(11):1879-83.
Abstract
- PubMed
Blood homocysteine, folate
and Vitamin B-12 concentrations in patients with epilepsy receiving lamotrigine
or sodium valproate for initial monotherapy.
Gidal BE, Tamura T, Hammer A, Vuong A. Epilepsy Res. 2005 Jun 2
Abstract
- PubMed
Regional reductions in serotonin
1A receptor binding in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
Meschaks A et al. Arch Neurol. 2005 Jun;62(6):946-50.
Abstract
- PubMed
Risk for schizophrenia and
schizophrenia-like psychosis among patients with epilepsy: population based
cohort study.
Qin P et al. BMJ, doi:10.1136/bmj.38488.462037.8F (published 17 June 2005)
Abstract
- BMJ.com
Depression and mania in
patients with epilepsy.
Schmitz B. Epilepsia. 2005;46 Suppl 4:45-9.
Abstract
- PubMed
Neurochemical underpinnings
in bipolar disorder and epilepsy.
Amann B, Grunze H. Epilepsia. 2005;46 Suppl 4:26-30.
Abstract
- PubMed
The maudsley bipolar disorder
project.
Frangou S. Epilepsia. 2005;46 Suppl 4:19-25.
Abstract
- PubMed
Neuroimaging of bipolar
disorder: emphasis on novel MRI techniques.
Bruno SD. Epilepsia. 2005;46 Suppl 4:14-18.
Abstract
- PubMed
Gender differences in epilepsy.
Christensen J, Kjeldsen MJ, Andersen H, Friis ML, Sidenius P. Epilepsia. 2005
Jun;46(6):956-60.
Abstract
- PubMed
Epilepsies after pocket
monster seizures.
Okumura A et al. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):980-2.
Abstract
- PubMed
Nonfebrile illness seizures:
a unique seizure category?
Zerr DM et al. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):952-5.
Abstract
- PubMed
The neuropsychological and
language profile of children with benign rolandic epilepsy.
Northcott E et al. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):924-30.
Abstract
- PubMed
Epilepsy in young adults
with autism: a prospective population-based follow-up study of 120 individuals
diagnosed in childhood.
Danielsson S et al. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):918-923.
Abstract
- PubMed
Serum valproate levels with
oral contraceptive use.
Herzog AG, Farina EL, Blum AS. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):970-1.
Abstract
- PubMed
Successful initiation of
combined therapy with valproate sodium injection and divalproex sodium extended-release
tablets in the epilepsy monitoring unit.
Boggs JG, Preis K. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):949-51.
Abstract
- PubMed
Computerized motion analysis
of videotaped neonatal seizures of epileptic origin.
Karayiannis NB et al. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):901-917.
Abstract
- PubMed
Hippocampal malformations
do not necessarily evolve into hippocampal sclerosis.
Sen A et al. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):939-43.
Abstract
- PubMed
Anticonvulsant activity
of androsterone and etiocholanolone.
Kaminski RM, Marini H, Kim WJ, Rogawski MA. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):819-27.
Abstract
- PubMed
Calcium-channel blocker
verapamil administration in prolonged and refractory status epilepticus.
Iannetti P, Spalice A, Parisi P. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):967-9.
Abstract
- PubMed
Speech-induced aphasic seizures
in epilepsy caused by LGI1 mutation.
Brodtkorb E, Michler RP, Gu W, Steinlein OK. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):963-6.
Abstract
- PubMed
First epileptic seizure
induced by occupational nickel poisoning.
Denays R, Kumba C, Lison D, De Bels D. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):961-2.
Abstract
- PubMed
Partial seizure provoked
by hyperbaric oxygen therapy: possible mechanisms and implications.
Doherty MJ, Hampson NB. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):974-6.
Abstract
- PubMed
Hyponatremia associated
with repeated use of levetiracetam.
Nasrallah K, Silver B. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):972-3.
Abstract
- PubMed
Immediate versus deferred
antiepileptic drug treatment for early epilepsy and single seizures: a randomised
controlled trial.
Marson A et al. Lancet. 2005 Jun 28;365(9476):2007-13.
Abstract
- PubMed
Acute drug prescribing to
children on chronic antiepilepsy therapy and the potential for adverse drug
interactions in primary care.
Novak PH et al. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2005 Jun;59(6):712-7.
Abstract
- PubMed
Safety of antiepileptic
drug withdrawal in patients with non-epileptic seizures.
Oto M et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2005 Jun 8
Abstract
- PubMed
Visual function in epilepsy
patients treated with initial valproate monotherapy.
Sorri I, Rissanen E, Mantyjarvi M, Kalviainen R. Seizure. 2005 Jun 3
Abstract
- PubMed
Drug resistance in epilepsy:
putative neurobiologic and clinical mechanisms.
Schmidt D, Loscher W. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):858-77.
Abstract
- PubMed
Ophthalmologic and neurologic
findings in two children exposed to vigabatrin in utero.
Sorri I et al. Epilepsy Res. 2005 Jun 4
Abstract
- PubMed
Benign childhood epilepsy
with occipital paroxysms: Neuropsychological findings.
Germano E et al. Epilepsy Res. 2005 Jun 4
Abstract
- PubMed
Seizures in children with
primary brain tumors: Incidence and long-term outcome.
Khan RB et al. Epilepsy Res. 2005 Jun 4
Abstract
- PubMed
Epilepsy in inborn errors
of metabolism.
Wolf NI, Bast T, Surtees R et al. Epileptic Disord. 2005 Jun;7(2):67-81.
Abstract
- PubMed
Temporal lobe epilepsy:
clinical semiology and age at onset.
Villanueva V, Serratosa JM. Epileptic Disord. 2005 Jun;7(2):83-90.
Abstract
- PubMed
Ipsilateral head deviation
related to orbito-frontal and fronto-polar seizures.
Rheims S et al. Epileptic Disord. 2005 Jun;7(2):97-102.
Abstract
- PubMed
Psychometric validation
of the French version of the side-effects and life satisfaction inventory (SEALS)
in epileptic patients: comparison with the QOLIE-31 inventory and a generic
quality of life questionnaire.
El Hasnaoui A et al. Epileptic Disord. 2005 Jun;7(2):103-113.
Abstract
- PubMed
Language- and praxis-induced
jerks in patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
da Silva Sousa P et al. Epileptic Disord. 2005 Jun;7(2):115-121.
Abstract
- PubMed
Making sense of non-epileptic
seizures.
Gene-Cos N, Ring HA. Epileptic Disord. 2005 Jun;7(2):123-130.
Abstract
- PubMed
Motor impairment on awakening
in a patient with an EEG pattern of "unilateral, continuous spikes and waves
during slow sleep".
Veggiotti P et al. Epileptic Disord. 2005 Jun;7(2):131-136.
Abstract
- PubMed
Gelastic seizures due to
right temporal cortical dysplasia.
Dericioglu N, Cataltepe O, Tezel GG, Saygi S. Epileptic Disord. 2005 Jun;7(2):137-141.
Abstract
- PubMed
Post-ictal rage and aggression:
a video-EEG study.
Yankovsky AE, Veilleux M, Dubeau F, Andermann F. Epileptic Disord. 2005 Jun;7(2):143-147.
Abstract
- PubMed
Brain tumors and epilepsy.
Stefan H, Blumcke I, Buchfelder M. Nervenarzt. 2005 Jun 3
Abstract
- PubMed
How some drugs affect the
electroencephalogram (EEG).
Banoczi WR. Am J Electro Tech: Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 118–129
Abstract
- PubMed
SCN1A mutation analysis
in myoclonic astatic epilepsy and severe idiopathic generalized epilepsy of
infancy with generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Ebach K et al. Neuropediatrics. 2005 Jun;36(3):210-213.
Abstract
- PubMed
New onset geriatric epilepsy:
A randomized study of gabapentin, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine.
Rowan AJ. Neurology 2005;64:1868-1873
Abstract
- Neurology
Association of temporal
lobe epilepsy and obsessive-compulsive disorder in a patient successfully treated
with right temporal lobectomy.
Barbieri V et al. Epilepsy Behav. 2005 Jun;6(4):617-9.
Abstract
- PubMed
Many people with epilepsy
want to know more: a qualitative study.
Prinjha S, Chapple A, Herxheimer A, McPherson A.
Abstract
- Family Practice
Pilomotor seizures in mesial
temporal lobe epilepsy: a case confirmed by intracranial EEG.
Usui N et al. Seizure. 2005 Jun;14(4):288-91.
Abstract
- PubMed
Dropped head syndrome in
severe intractable epilepsies with mental retardation.
Brazdil M et al. Seizure. 2005 Jun;14(4):282-7.
Abstract
- PubMed
Seizure-related factors
and non-verbal intelligence in children with epilepsy. A population-based study
from Western Norway.
Høie B et al. Seizure. 2005 Jun;14(4):223-231.
Abstract
- ScienceDirect
Efficacy and safety of levetiracetam:
An add-on trial in children with refractory epilepsy.
Grosso S et al. Seizure. 2005 Jun;14(4):248-253.
Abstract
- ScienceDirect
Lamotrigine therapy in patients
requiring a change in antiepileptic drug regimen.
Kustra RP et al. Seizure. 2005 Jun;14(4):254-261.
Abstract
- ScienceDirect
Temporal lobe epilepsy surgery
in children and adolescents: Clinical characteristics and post-surgical outcome.
Terra-Bustamante VC et al. Seizure. 2005 Jun;14(4):274-281.
Abstract
- ScienceDirect
Somatosensory auras in focal
epilepsy: A clinical, video EEG and MRI study.
Tuxhorn IEB. Seizure. 2005 Jun;14(4):262-268.
Abstract
- ScienceDirect
The clinical spectrum and
natural history of gelastic epilepsy-hypothalamic hamartoma syndrome.
Striano S, Striano P, Sarappa C, Boccella P. Seizure. 2005 Jun;14(4):232-239.
Abstract
- ScienceDirect
Temporal lobe epilepsy surgery:
different surgical strategies after a non-invasive diagnostic protocol.
Quarato PP et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2005 Jun;76(6):815-24.
Abstract
- PubMed
Evaluating cognitive functions
with visual and auditory number assays and P300 in children with epilepsy.
Celebisoy NE, Kisabay AI, Gokcay F, Gokcay A. Brain Dev. 2005 Jun;27(4):253-8.
Abstract
- PubMed
Zonisamide for West syndrome:
a comparison of clinical responses among different titration rate.
Yanagaki S et al. Brain Dev. 2005 Jun;27(4):286-90.
Abstract
- PubMed
