Improving epilepsy management with technology
Improving epilepsy management with EpSMon: A Templar to highlight the multifaceted challenges of incorporating digital technologies into routine clinical practice Click here
Predictive Value of Outpatient Smartphone Videos
Assessment of the Predictive Value of Outpatient Smartphone Videos for Diagnosis of Epileptic Seizures A study that examines the accuracy of outpatient smartphone videos in epilepsy. There is a link to the abstract here.
Exploring epilepsy attendance at the emergency department and interventions which may reduce unnecessary attendances: A scoping review
Causes for repeat Emergency Department (ED) attendances for seizures are complex. •We undertook a review of reasons and interventions of seizure related ED attendance. •Findings suggests many factors for attendance are not directly seizure related. •Mental & social well-being & seizure management education influence ED attendance. •Various interventions were identified […]
PARENTS EVENT For parents of children with epilepsy Bristol Aquarium Anchor Road, Harbourside Bristol, BS1 5DB, 24th January 10am to 2pm
Young Epilepsy are hosting an event in Bristol Topics include: – How schools support students – Parenting advice from an Educational Psychologist and young people themselves – Preparing for consultations with health professionals – Treatments other than medication – including the Ketogenic Diet – Keeping your child safe Parents Event […]
SUDEP Action Day Launched by SUDEP Action on 23 October 2014 (as SUDEP Awareness Day), it shines a light on the largest cause of death in people with epilepsy, helping empower people through increased awareness and raise funds for SUDEP research.
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New anti-seizure medication for elderly epileptic patients
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14656566.2019.1618272 This review summarises the current most robust evidence available for the use of the newer AEDs belonging to generation two and three in elderly people with epilepsy. The article provides practical evidenced based clinical information to help prescribers choose the most appropriate AED from the drugs discussed.
Epilepsy community calls for urgent action to prevent Brexit-related epilepsy deaths
SUDEP Action and a coalition of epilepsy organisations and experts urge Government to publish their No Deal Brexit ‘Yellowhammer’ papers, so steps can be taken to prevent epilepsy deaths due to medication shortages. CLICK HERE
Guide for Schools. Young Epilepsy have produced a guide for schools. It provides information on supporting young people with epilepsy to ensure they are safe and included in all aspects of school life.
Click link here: https://www.youngepilepsy.org.uk/guide-for-schools/
RCPCH EQIP – Epilepsy Quality Improvement Programme Clinical Standards and Quality Improvement team
RCPCH EQIP will help to support epilepsy service teams to identify sustainable improvements within their services for children and young people with epilepsy. link for more details
ESPENTE (Epilepsy Specialist Nurses – The Evidence) Epilepsy Action commissioned researchers at the University of Sheffield to research the role of ESNs.
Download herehttps://www.epilepsy.org.uk/sites/epilepsy/files/research/The%20ESPENTE%20Study%208.7.19%20Version%201.pdf