EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles “The ketogenic, or keto, diet is a popular eating plan that limits carbohydrates and focuses on protein and healthful fats. People who follow a keto diet try to limit their carb intake to 50 grams (g) per day. The purpose of this restriction is to force the body to use ketones, which are acids formed in

EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles “Deloitte Access Economics” in Australia was commissioned to write a report on the economic burden of epilepsy in Australia, 2019-2020. According to the report there are an estimated 142,740 people living with active epilepsy in Australia, costing a total of $12.3 billion. The report is an interesting read as it looks at the costs of healthcare,

EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles A new study provides reassuring findings for women who wish to breast-feed their infants but are taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Investigators analysed the infant-to-mother concentration of AEDS at 5 and 20 weeks postpartum in blood samples of 164 breast-feeding women taking these agents and their babies. Close to half of AED concentrations in nursing infants were

EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Pharmac-funded research into whether people with epilepsy were imagining side effects from a medicine brand change has been suspended as angry patients point out that deaths have been linked to the switch. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/404933/epilepsy-patients-angry-at-being-told-symptoms-all-in-their-heads Up to 200 New Zealand children with epilepsy may be missing out on a diet treatment that could make them seizure-free. Help from

EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Brain and foetal development damage caused by exposure to CBD and THC are very similar defects seen in foetal alcohol syndrome. https://neurosciencenews.com/thc-cbd-fetal-development-15169/ People with epilepsy all too commonly experience psychological distress such as anxiety or depression. One of the contributing factors is something that’s not often discussed: epilepsy-related stigma. Stigma may affect people in various ways,

EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles A reputable UK organisation called, “Young Epilepsy” recently published their final paper on Autism, ADHD and parent-reported behavioural difficulties in young children with epilepsy from their Sussex Early Epilepsy and Neurobehavioral (SEEN) Study: https://www.seizure-journal.com/…/S1059-1311(19)30…/abstract This paper is one of six from the study which focussed on the prevalence of development and behaviour difficulties that young children with

EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles The ketogenic diet (KD) continues to be an effective, safe, and well tolerated treatment option for infants with intractable epilepsy. Tolerability may be enhanced by using a liquid-based diet in this age group, the role of expressed breast milk in which should be further elaborated. The availability of new diagnostic studies such as genetic testing could

EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease experience epileptic seizures up to six-and-a-half times more often than people without dementia, according to new research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference(AAIC) 2019 in Los Angeles. Also reported at AAIC 2019, persons with dementia are at higher risk of having recurring seizures and of experiencing seizures for the first time

EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Did you know that you are able to make a report on any adverse reaction to a medication that you are taking? CARN (Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring) accepts reports from consumers, patients or carers but, where possible, an attempt is made to involve the patients practioner who may often be unaware of the reaction. https://nzphvc.otago.ac.nz/reporting/#reporting-forms

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