[Focal features of idiopathic generalized epilepsy].

Idiopathic generalized epilepsies (IGE), in some cases, have focal features in the kinematic of seizures and in the EEG. The aim of the paper was to study these clinical phenomena using video-EEG monitoring. We studied 180 patients (80 men and 100 women) with different forms of IGE with epileptic seizures recorded with this method.

[Side-effects of antiepileptic treatment: the current state of the problem].

The current treatment of epilepsy is directed not only at the control of seizures and comorbid states but at the improvement of quality of life and destigmatization that is the key strategic direction. The basis of treatment of epilepsy is a long-term regular taking of antiepileptic drugs (AED). However, it has been shown that quality of life of patients depends not only on clinical presentations of the disease, including seizures and higher mental functions, but on the tolerability of AED.

[Modern principles of epilepsy therapy].

Long regular use of antiepileptic drugs (AED) aimed at reducing frequency of seizures or stopping them completely without any significant side-effects is a main principle of epilepsy treatment. The main attention is drawn to the issues of tolerability of antiepileptic therapy and compliancy, mutual understanding between a physician and a patient as well as relatives and other significant persons. The timely detection and correction of side-effects is integral part of epilepsy treatment.

[Use of reminyl (galantamine) in the treatment of dementia].

Clinical efficacy and safety of reminyl monotherapy has been studied in patients with dementia of Alzheimer's and mixed vascular-degenerative types. The reminyl treatment has been conducted in dosage of 16 mg/kg daily during 6 months in 30 patients (20 female, 10 male) aged from 59 to 86 years. The results of the study revealed high efficacy of reminyl in the treatment of patients with mild and moderate dementia and good tolerability of the medication.