Epilepsy: new advances
Moshe SL, et al Lancet 2015; 385:884-98
Moshe SL, et al Lancet 2015; 385:884-98
- What is the operational definition of epilepsy?
- In some new classifications of epilepsy, “focal” seizures has been replaced by “partial” seizures, but what are the differences between focal and generalised seizures?
- Which commonly available antiepileptic drugs are more effective against focal or partial seizures, and which are more effective against generalised seizures?
- List 6 causes of structural or metabolic epilepsy
- What is the estimated prevalence of epilepsy in low-income countries?
- Is there an increased risk of mortality in young people with epilepsy, and to what extent?
- What is SUDEP? In which children with epilepsy is SUDEP more likely? What can health care workers and families to reduce the risk of SUDEP?
- What are the other causes of death in young people with epilepsy? What can be done to reduce these deaths?
- How can smart-phones help in the diagnosis of epilepsy?
- What percentage of children with epilepsy achieve seizure freedom with medical treatment?
- Valproic acid (or sodium valproate, or Epilim) is now increasingly used for certain types of epilepsy. Which type of epilepsy responds best to
sodium valproate? What are some of the toxicities of sodium valproate, and how can they be monitored?
Epilepsy care challenges in developing countries
Kvalsund MP, et al. Current Opinion in Neurology 2012; 25:179-186
- Name 5 infectious pathogens that are associated with development of epilepsy.
- Which commonly used antiepileptic drugs interact with anti-retroviral agents, and what is the mechanism?
Integrated care for childhood epilepsy
Bali A, et al. Arch Dis Child 2016; 101: 1057-1062
- · Besides seizure freedom, what are the other important goals of treating children with epilepsy?
- · What are the components of a model to improve epilepsy care? How could such principles they be applied in PNG?