Introduction: Status Epilepticus (SE) can occur in patients without a previous epilepsy diagnosis, a condition identified as "new-onset status epilepticus" (NOSE). Treatment with benzodiazepine may fail in NOSE termination, requiring anti-seizure medication (ASM) employment. The term "established NOSE" (eNOSE) is generally employed in this context.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Status Epilepticus (SE) stands as a prominent neurological emergency, showing a mortality rate of approximately 20%. Since February 2021, a worldwide vaccination campaign has been launched against the Coronavirus 19 disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Several possible vaccine-related adverse events have been identified, including neurological manifestations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Post-stroke epilepsy (PSE) is one of the most common causes of acquired epilepsy. Nevertheless, there is limited evidence regarding the clinical profile of antiseizure medications (ASMs) in PSE. This study aims to evaluate the 12-month effectiveness and tolerability of perampanel (PER) used as only add-on treatment in patients with PSE in a real-world setting.
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