Epileptic seizures are frequently the first symptom in glioma patients. However, the causal relationship between glioma and epilepsy is not yet fully understood, as it cannot be explained solely by tumor mass effect or peritumoral factors. In this study, we retrospectively enrolled 320 patients with grade 2-4 glioma who received treatment between January 2019 and July 2022, and explored the biomarkers of seizure occurrence and seizure outcome prediction using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. Our results showed that IDH1 R132H mutation was an independent risk factor for seizure occurrence in lower-grade glioma (LGG) patients (OR = 4.915, 95%CI = 1.713 - 14.103, P = 0.003). Additionally, IDH1 R132H mutation predicted higher seizure-free ratios in LGG patients with intact ATRX expression (OR = 6.793, 95%CI = 1.217 - 37.923, P = 0.029) one year after diagnosis. Therefore, our findings suggest that IDH1 mutation can predict seizure occurrence and control in LGG patients, providing further insights into the relationship between glioma and epilepsy.
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Introduction: The prevalence of epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa varies considerably, and the exact estimate for Ghana remains unclear, particularly in peri-urban areas where data are scarce. More community-based studies are required to understand better the actual burden of epilepsy in these areas and the difficulties in accessing healthcare.
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Child Neuropsychiatry Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy.
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Epilepsy Center, Department of Neurology, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo Dei Tintori, Monza, Italy.
Background: Epileptiform activity, including status epilepticus (SE), occurs in up to one-third of comatose survivors of cardiac arrest and may predict poor outcome. The relationship between SE and hypoxic-ischemic brain injury (HIBI) is not established.
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Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
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Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus N, Denmark.
Background: The use of patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures is an emerging field in health care. In the Central Denmark Region, epilepsy outpatients can participate in remote PRO-based follow-up by completing a questionnaire at home instead of attending a traditional outpatient appointment. This approach aims to encourage patient engagement and is used in approximately half of all epilepsy outpatient consultations.
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