Case Report: An Endocrine Enigma
A 66-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) after a witnessed seizure. On examination, the patient…
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Case Report: An Endocrine Enigma
A 66-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) after a witnessed seizure. On examination, the patient... -
Managing Pediatric Seizure and Status Epilepticus in the ED
While many of the causes and types of seizures in children are similar to adults, some differences... -
Choice of Seizure Medication for Post-Stroke Epilepsy May Influence Survival
For patients who develop epilepsy after suffering a stroke, the choice of antiseizure medication may influence their...
Managing Pediatric Seizure and Status Epilepticus in the ED
While many of the causes and types of seizures in children are similar to adults, some differences…
Choice of Seizure Medication for Post-Stroke Epilepsy May Influence Survival
For patients who develop epilepsy after suffering a stroke, the choice of antiseizure medication may influence their…
Readers Note Shortcoming in Pediatric Seizure Article, Authors Respond
Initially, we were captivated by the front-page article “‘Seize’ the Opportunity: Update your approach to pediatric seizures,”…
Tips for Updating Your Approach to Pediatric Seizures
Seizures and epilepsy are common, serious neurologic diseases in children and adolescents.1,2 Convulsions can be a manifestation…
How to Spot and Treat Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
We were wrapping up a peaceful shift, as peaceful as it can be for a Level 1…
Aiming for Better Seizure Management
Seizure management in the emergency department can be tricky. Today’s session “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On: Update…
New Recommendations Issued for Management of an Unprovoked First Seizure in Adults
Editor’s Note: The ACEP Clinical Policies Committee regularly reviews guidelines published by other organizations and professional societies….
FDA Seeks Suspension of 4,402 Illegal Prescription Drug Websites
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it, along with international authorities, has formally sought to suspend…