The Infona portal uses cookies, i.e. strings of text saved by a browser on the user's device. The portal can access those files and use them to remember the user's data, such as their chosen settings (screen view, interface language, etc.), or their login data. By using the Infona portal the user accepts automatic saving and using this information for portal operation purposes. More information on the subject can be found in the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By closing this window the user confirms that they have read the information on cookie usage, and they accept the privacy policy and the way cookies are used by the portal. You can change the cookie settings in your browser.
ObjectiveTo investigate cross‐sectional and longitudinal differences in static and dynamic standing balance measures and lower limb muscle strength in patients who are treated chronically with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs).
MethodsTwenty‐six AED exposure–discordant same‐gender twin and sibling pairs were studied. Clinical and laboratory balance examinations were conducted twice, separated by at least...
ObjectivesChronic treatment with valproate (VPA) is commonly associated with weight gain, which potentially has important health implications, in particular increased central fat distribution. We utilized a VPA‐discordant same‐sex, twin and matched sibling pair study design to primarily examine for differences in fat distribution between patients with epilepsy treated with VPA compared to their matched...
Purpose: Patients taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have an increased incidence of fractures. This study investigated chronic AED use and physical contributors to falls risk using an AED‐discordant, twin and sibling matched‐pair approach, and assessed clinically relevant subgroups: AED polytherapy; longer‐duration AED; and falls history.
Methods: Twenty‐nine same‐sex (mean age 44.9 years, 59% female),...
Purpose: Assess the validity of ICD‐9‐CM and ICD‐10 epilepsy coding from an emergency visit (ER) and a hospital discharge abstract database (DAD).
Methods: Two separate sources of patient records were reviewed and validated. (1) Charts of patients admitted to our seizure monitoring unit over 2 years (n = 127, ICD‐10 coded records) were reviewed. Sensitivity (Sn), specificity (Sp), and positive and...
Set the date range to filter the displayed results. You can set a starting date, ending date or both. You can enter the dates manually or choose them from the calendar.