epilepsy

Neuropenews (NN) has as one of its constant features a Section, named “TOP 10”, with the list of the 10 most cited papers in the neurological literature over the preceding two (full) years, i.e. for the NN 2014 Issues, the publication years 2012 and 2013.

by Hannah Cock Epilepsy is one of the commonest serious neurological conditions, on a par with stroke and dementia so whatever your field, you need to know at least the basics. July also hosts the European Congress of Epileptology in… Continue Reading

by Boban Labovic,  Ranko Raicevic, Toplica Lepic, Dragana Veljancic   Hot water epilepsy (HWE) represents a rare clinical entity classified in a group of “reflex epilepsy” in which seizures are precipitated by hot water during bathing. Typically age at onset… Continue Reading

Gian Luigi Lenzi (GLL): Can you give a brief overview of the epidemiology of neurological disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) especially in relation to epilepsy?

When I had just been appointed a consultant in 1975, a renal physician friend examined the contents of my smart new diagnostic bag: "ophthalmoscope, red pin, tuning forks, cotton wool, pins, orange sticks, tendon hammer, lots of things to find out what's wrong with people and nothing to get them better with!" Everyone laughed.

Report by Emilija Cvetkovska The first EFNS Regional Teaching Course in Ohrid, Republic Macedonia, took place from 16th to 18th May 2013. There were 91 participants (10 speakers, 81 students). Very well-known speakers from Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland and… Continue Reading

Epilepsies are among the most common brain diseases of all. Epileptic seizures caused by a “short-circuit” of the brain affect or will affect 3.5% of the population at least once in life. Experts at the Congress of the European Neurological… Continue Reading

This title stands not, regrettably, for the President’s present state of mind or place but for the brilliant acronym of a research project called Psychosocial fActors Relevant to brAin DISorders in Europe.

Emilio Perucca is President-Elect of ILAE (International League Against Epilepsy).

A massive study of the global burden of disease has been published in the most recent issue of the Lancet (Horton 2012). It reports the mortality, causes of death, years lived with disability and disability-adjusted life years for 291 conditions in 21 regions taking into account 67 risk factors. Between 1990 and 2010 the world population has risen from 3.7 to 6.9 billion people.

Abstract: Background: Long QT syndrome (LQTS) typically presents with syncope, seizures, or sudden death. Patients with LQTS have been misdiagnosed with a seizure disorder or epilepsy and treated with antiepileptic drug (AED) medication. The gene, KCNH2, responsible for type 2… Continue Reading

5-7 July 2012 Novosibirsk, Russia
by Pavel Pilipenko The Teaching Course brought together leading neurologists of Germany, Russia, Greece, Czech Republic, Italy and Austria. More than 300 physicians were registered! – and that’s just only part of our participants, because… Continue Reading

Sunday, 9 September 2012
The Movement Disorder Society European Basal Ganglia Club:
The C. David Marsden Invited Lecture 2012
14.30-17.00 – Hall A2 EFNS-EFNA Special Session “The Good Life”
15.00-17.00 – Hall T2 EAYNT Session: European harmonisation of neurology education… Continue Reading

Abstract: Background: Postanoxic status epilepticus (PSE) is considered a predictor of fatal outcome and therefore not intensively treated; however, some patients have had favorable outcomes. The aim of this study was to identify favorable predictors for awakening beyond vegetative state… Continue Reading

Please register early for the Teaching Courses via the Congress Website www.efns.org/efns2012. There are still some tickets available. If you will not be able to attend the EFNS Teaching Courses, you can purchase a Syllabi CD-ROM at the EFNS Booth… Continue Reading