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Which factors increase the risk of late-onset epilepsy (LOE) in people with cognitive decline?
04/23/2025
Do you remember the risk factors for late-onset epilepsy (LOE) in patients with cognitive decline?
Do you remember the risk factors for late-onset epilepsy (LOE) in patients with cognitive decline?
Do you remember the risk factors...
04/23/2025
Neurology
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Risk Factors for Late-Onset Epilepsy in Patients With Cognitive Decline Identified
04/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk...
04/21/2025
Neurology
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FDA Approves Diazepam Nasal Spray for Children Aged 2 to 5 With Seizure Clusters
04/16/2025
Meagan Thistle
The FDA has expanded approval of immediate-use diazepam nasal spray as an acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity—also known as seizure clusters or acute repetitive seizures—in pediatric patients...
The FDA has expanded approval of immediate-use diazepam nasal spray as an acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity—also known as seizure clusters or acute repetitive seizures—in pediatric patients...
The FDA has expanded approval of...
04/16/2025
Neurology
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Tool Gauges a Patient’s Epilepsy Status From a Single Normal EEG
03/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A newly developed tool uses algorithms trained on dynamic network models to identify hidden markers of epilepsy from a single routine scalp electroencephalogram (EEG), according to a study published in the Annals of Neurology.
A newly developed tool uses algorithms trained on dynamic network models to identify hidden markers of epilepsy from a single routine scalp electroencephalogram (EEG), according to a study published in the Annals of Neurology.
A newly developed tool uses...
03/12/2025
Neurology
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Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia, and Eclampsia Associated With Greater Incidence of Future Neurological Disorders
02/13/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A recent Swedish cohort study of primiparous women found that those who experienced gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia were at increased risk for new-onset neurological disorders months or years after giving birth.
A recent Swedish cohort study of primiparous women found that those who experienced gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia were at increased risk for new-onset neurological disorders months or years after giving birth.
A recent Swedish cohort study of...
02/13/2025
Neurology
Systematic Review Finds Problems With Epilepsy Outcome Prediction Models
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Systematic Review Finds Problems With Epilepsy Outcome Prediction Models
10/10/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Treatment outcome prediction models for patients with newly diagnosed epilepsy have a universally high risk of bias, researchers reported in a systematic review of nearly 50 such models published in the journal Epilepsia.
Treatment outcome prediction models for patients with newly diagnosed epilepsy have a universally high risk of bias, researchers reported in a systematic review of nearly 50 such models published in the journal Epilepsia.
Treatment outcome prediction...
10/10/2024
Neurology
Oxygen Saturation and Late-Onset Epilepsy
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Oxygen Saturation and Late-Onset Epilepsy
05/29/2024
Do you remember this study? Quiz yourself and see!
Do you remember this study? Quiz yourself and see!
Do you remember this study? Quiz...
05/29/2024
Neurology
Sleep Disorders Linked With Epilepsy in Older Adults
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Sleep Disorders Linked With Epilepsy in Older Adults
05/07/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Sleep apnea and low oxygen levels during sleep are associated with late-onset epilepsy independently of hypertension and stroke, according to a study published online in the journal Sleep.
Sleep apnea and low oxygen levels during sleep are associated with late-onset epilepsy independently of hypertension and stroke, according to a study published online in the journal Sleep.
Sleep apnea and low oxygen...
05/07/2024
Neurology
Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications May Not Increase Risk of Epilepsy in Children
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Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications May Not Increase Risk of Epilepsy in Children
03/05/2024
Evi Arthur
No association was found between exposure to antiseizure medications (ASMs), including valproate, during pregnancy and children developing epilepsy, in a recent prospective, population-based register cohort study results published in JAMA...
No association was found between exposure to antiseizure medications (ASMs), including valproate, during pregnancy and children developing epilepsy, in a recent prospective, population-based register cohort study results published in JAMA...
No association was found between...
03/05/2024
Neurology
Odds of Epilepsy with Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury Higher in Nondeployed Veterans
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Odds of Epilepsy With Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury Higher in Nondeployed Veterans
12/18/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
The risk of epilepsy in post-9/11 US veterans with moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is higher in those who were not deployed compared with those who were deployed, according to study findings published online ahead of print...
The risk of epilepsy in post-9/11 US veterans with moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is higher in those who were not deployed compared with those who were deployed, according to study findings published online ahead of print...
The risk of epilepsy in...
12/18/2023
Neurology

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Risk Factors for Late-Onset Epilepsy in Patients With Cognitive Decline Identified
04/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk...
04/21/2025
Neurology
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News
FDA Approves Diazepam Nasal Spray for Children Aged 2 to 5 With Seizure Clusters
04/16/2025
Meagan Thistle
The FDA has expanded approval of immediate-use diazepam nasal spray as an acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity—also known as seizure clusters or acute repetitive seizures—in pediatric patients...
The FDA has expanded approval of immediate-use diazepam nasal spray as an acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity—also known as seizure clusters or acute repetitive seizures—in pediatric patients...
The FDA has expanded approval of...
04/16/2025
Neurology
illustrated brain with brain waves against a black background
News
Tool Gauges a Patient’s Epilepsy Status From a Single Normal EEG
03/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A newly developed tool uses algorithms trained on dynamic network models to identify hidden markers of epilepsy from a single routine scalp electroencephalogram (EEG), according to a study published in the Annals of Neurology.
A newly developed tool uses algorithms trained on dynamic network models to identify hidden markers of epilepsy from a single routine scalp electroencephalogram (EEG), according to a study published in the Annals of Neurology.
A newly developed tool uses...
03/12/2025
Neurology
A new mom sits on the couch holding her infant, and her forehead
News
Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia, and Eclampsia Associated With Greater Incidence of Future Neurological Disorders
02/13/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A recent Swedish cohort study of primiparous women found that those who experienced gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia were at increased risk for new-onset neurological disorders months or years after giving birth.
A recent Swedish cohort study of primiparous women found that those who experienced gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia were at increased risk for new-onset neurological disorders months or years after giving birth.
A recent Swedish cohort study of...
02/13/2025
Neurology
Systematic Review Finds Problems With Epilepsy Outcome Prediction Models
News
Systematic Review Finds Problems With Epilepsy Outcome Prediction Models
10/10/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Treatment outcome prediction models for patients with newly diagnosed epilepsy have a universally high risk of bias, researchers reported in a systematic review of nearly 50 such models published in the journal Epilepsia.
Treatment outcome prediction models for patients with newly diagnosed epilepsy have a universally high risk of bias, researchers reported in a systematic review of nearly 50 such models published in the journal Epilepsia.
Treatment outcome prediction...
10/10/2024
Neurology
Sleep Disorders Linked With Epilepsy in Older Adults
News
Sleep Disorders Linked With Epilepsy in Older Adults
05/07/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Sleep apnea and low oxygen levels during sleep are associated with late-onset epilepsy independently of hypertension and stroke, according to a study published online in the journal Sleep.
Sleep apnea and low oxygen levels during sleep are associated with late-onset epilepsy independently of hypertension and stroke, according to a study published online in the journal Sleep.
Sleep apnea and low oxygen...
05/07/2024
Neurology
Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications May Not Increase Risk of Epilepsy in Children
News
Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications May Not Increase Risk of Epilepsy in Children
03/05/2024
Evi Arthur
No association was found between exposure to antiseizure medications (ASMs), including valproate, during pregnancy and children developing epilepsy, in a recent prospective, population-based register cohort study results published in JAMA...
No association was found between exposure to antiseizure medications (ASMs), including valproate, during pregnancy and children developing epilepsy, in a recent prospective, population-based register cohort study results published in JAMA...
No association was found between...
03/05/2024
Neurology
Odds of Epilepsy with Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury Higher in Nondeployed Veterans
News
Odds of Epilepsy With Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury Higher in Nondeployed Veterans
12/18/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
The risk of epilepsy in post-9/11 US veterans with moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is higher in those who were not deployed compared with those who were deployed, according to study findings published online ahead of print...
The risk of epilepsy in post-9/11 US veterans with moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is higher in those who were not deployed compared with those who were deployed, according to study findings published online ahead of print...
The risk of epilepsy in...
12/18/2023
Neurology
Cerebellum Identified as Source of Generalized Convulsive Seizures
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Cerebellum Identified as Source of Generalized Convulsive Seizures
08/21/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
The cerebellum contributes to generalized convulsive seizures by altering the activity of a specific group of neurons in the midbrain that subsequently initiates the seizures, new study results suggest.
The cerebellum contributes to generalized convulsive seizures by altering the activity of a specific group of neurons in the midbrain that subsequently initiates the seizures, new study results suggest.
The cerebellum contributes to...
08/21/2023
Neurology
No Difference in Neurodevelopmental Outcomes With Fetal Antiseizure Drug Exposure
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No Difference in Neurodevelopmental Outcomes With Fetal Antiseizure Drug Exposure
08/14/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Neurodevelopmental outcomes did not differ between 3-year-olds who were exposed to antiseizure medications in utero and their peers who were not exposed, according to a study published in The Lancet Neurology.
Neurodevelopmental outcomes did not differ between 3-year-olds who were exposed to antiseizure medications in utero and their peers who were not exposed, according to a study published in The Lancet Neurology.
Neurodevelopmental outcomes did...
08/14/2023
Neurology
Neurons in the brain
News
Risk Factors for Late-Onset Epilepsy in Patients With Cognitive Decline Identified
04/21/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk factors in people with cognitive decline include Parkinson disease, early-onset dementia (before age 60), poor cognition, stroke or transient ischemic attacks, Alzheimer disease, and the APOE4 allele.
Late-onset epilepsy (LOE) risk...
04/21/2025
Neurology
FDA approval stamp
News
FDA Approves Diazepam Nasal Spray for Children Aged 2 to 5 With Seizure Clusters
04/16/2025
Meagan Thistle
The FDA has expanded approval of immediate-use diazepam nasal spray as an acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity—also known as seizure clusters or acute repetitive seizures—in pediatric patients...
The FDA has expanded approval of immediate-use diazepam nasal spray as an acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity—also known as seizure clusters or acute repetitive seizures—in pediatric patients...
The FDA has expanded approval of...
04/16/2025
Neurology
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Olfactory Deficits Signal Mortality Risk From Neurodegenerative Causes in Older Adults
04/14/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Each additional incorrect answer by older adults on an odor identification test increased all-cause mortality risk by 6% over 6 years, according to a recent study.
Each additional incorrect answer by older adults on an odor identification test increased all-cause mortality risk by 6% over 6 years, according to a recent study.
Each additional incorrect answer...
04/14/2025
Neurology
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After Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation, Earlier Oral Anticoagulant Initiation Appears Better
04/07/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A clinical trial that investigated the best time within the recommended 14-day window to initiate treatment with a direct oral anticoagulant in patients with acute ischemic stroke with atrial fibrillation found no clearly superior day.
A clinical trial that investigated the best time within the recommended 14-day window to initiate treatment with a direct oral anticoagulant in patients with acute ischemic stroke with atrial fibrillation found no clearly superior day.
A clinical trial that...
04/07/2025
Neurology
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High-Dose Vitamin D Eases Disease Activity in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
03/20/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
High-dose vitamin D reduced disease activity over 24 months in patients with clinically isolated syndrome typical for multiple sclerosis (MS) and early relapsing-remitting MS, according to study results published in JAMA.
High-dose vitamin D reduced disease activity over 24 months in patients with clinically isolated syndrome typical for multiple sclerosis (MS) and early relapsing-remitting MS, according to study results published in JAMA.
High-dose vitamin D reduced...
03/20/2025
Neurology
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News
Tool Gauges a Patient’s Epilepsy Status From a Single Normal EEG
03/12/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
A newly developed tool uses algorithms trained on dynamic network models to identify hidden markers of epilepsy from a single routine scalp electroencephalogram (EEG), according to a study published in the Annals of Neurology.
A newly developed tool uses algorithms trained on dynamic network models to identify hidden markers of epilepsy from a single routine scalp electroencephalogram (EEG), according to a study published in the Annals of Neurology.
A newly developed tool uses...
03/12/2025
Neurology
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News
FDA Approves First New Stroke Drug, Tenecteplase, in Nearly 30 Years
03/04/2025
Brionna Mendoza
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved tenecteplase (TNKase®), a thrombolytic agent developed by Genentech, for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in adults.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved tenecteplase (TNKase®), a thrombolytic agent developed by Genentech, for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in adults.
The US Food and Drug...
03/04/2025
Neurology
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Later Life Depressive Symptoms Not Linked With Amyloid Accumulation
03/04/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
In older adults with normal cognition, depressive symptoms were not consistently associated with amyloid pathology. Meanwhile, depressive symptoms were associated with a reduced likelihood of amyloid pathology in older adults with mild...
In older adults with normal cognition, depressive symptoms were not consistently associated with amyloid pathology. Meanwhile, depressive symptoms were associated with a reduced likelihood of amyloid pathology in older adults with mild...
In older adults with normal...
03/04/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
Mild TBI Sustained in Traumatic Context Associated With Worse Long-Term Outcomes
03/03/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that occurred in the context of psychological trauma was associated with poorer long-term outcomes, including greater posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity, postconcussive symptoms, and disability.
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that occurred in the context of psychological trauma was associated with poorer long-term outcomes, including greater posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity, postconcussive symptoms, and disability.
Mild traumatic brain injury...
03/03/2025
Neurology
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News
FDA Approves ‘Self-Adjusting’ DBS Therapy for Parkinson Disease
02/25/2025
Brionna Mendoza
On Monday, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) technology for people living with Parkinson disease (PD).
On Monday, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) technology for people living with Parkinson disease (PD).
On Monday, the United States...
02/25/2025
Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease CME Series

Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
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