Altered Brain Development Found in Children with Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy: Slowed Development of White Matter Volume Affecting Brain Connectivity
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| A newly published study reported that children with new/recent onset epilepsy have significantly slowed expansion of white matter volume compared to healthy children over a two year interval. The reduced white matter volume may affect brain connectivity and influence cognition. Results of this study conducted by researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health appear in Epilepsia, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the International League Against Epilepsy. |
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Can a patient-centred approach to epilepsy improve outcomes?
A Progress Expert Panel Discussion with Ley Sander, Ann Jacoby and John Paul Leach
It is recognised that antiepileptic drug choice is driven by the desire for seizure control, but patient quality of life and consideration of other factors are also important for the treatment of the individual as a whole.
In this expert panel discussion, three specialists discuss the benefits and potential for improved outcomes of a patient-centred approach to epilepsy management. |
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Adverse Drug Effects in Epileptic Patients Not Correlated with Number of Prescribed Medications
A study published in Epilepsia found that polytherapy with multiple anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) did not result in greater adverse effects than monotherapy for patients with refractory epilepsy. This observational study also found AED load was not a factor in causing adverse effects, but suggests that individual susceptibility, type of AEDs used, and physicians’ skills determine which patients suffer adverse effects. |
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JUST launched: Clinical & Experimental Neuroimmunology!
Get free online access through 2011
Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology is an online only, international journal sponsored by the Japanese Society for Neuroimmunology. This new journal publishes the latest clinical and basic science information in the field of neuroscience, basic immunology, clinical neurology and neurovirology, such as:
What drives disease in multiple sclerosis: Inflammation or neurodegeneration? by Hans Lassmann and more
To continue to receive access to this journal, ask your librarian to register for complimentary online access or send recommendation to your library today! |
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Many of our journals offer Podcasts and are available via iTunes?
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This month, access Podcasts from the International Journal of Stroke
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Principal investigator Dr Gustavo Saposnik discusses the first stages of the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Exercises in Stroke Rehabilitation (EVREST) Trial, which was initiated to evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of using the Nintendo Wii gaming virtual reality technology to improve arm recovery in stroke patients. Listen to the podcast
Read the full article in the International Journal of Stroke
Access other IJS podcasts here
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Read these selected Economic Evaluations related to Neurology
From HEED: Health Economics Evaluations Database
HEED equips health professionals with the tools they need to make informed decisions about medicines and other healthcare interventions by selecting, then reviewing published economic studies providing comparative analysis of costs and consequences. For more information about HEED visit http://heed.wiley.com
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American Headache Society
June 24-27, Los Angeles, CA
European Congress on Epileptology
June 27-July 1, Rhodes, GREECE
FENS Forum on European Neuroscience
July 2-9, Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS |
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