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Objective
Using a large‐scale population‐based study, we aimed to assess prevalence and patterns of presentation of neurocysticercosis (NCC) and its relationship with epilepsy in community‐dwellers aged ≥20 years living in Atahualpa (rural Ecuador).
Methods
In a three‐phase epidemiological study, individuals with suspected seizures were identified during a door‐to‐door survey and an interview (phase...
ObjectiveTo develop a better understanding of mechanisms of seizures and long‐term epileptogenesis using neurocysticercosis.
MethodsA workshop was held bringing together experts in epilepsy and epileptogenesis and neurocysticercosis.
ResultsHuman neurocysticercosis and parallel animal models offer a unique opportunity to understand basic mechanisms of seizures. Inflammatory responses to degenerating...
ObjectiveNeurocysticercosis (NCC) is a major cause of seizures and epilepsy in endemic countries. Antiparasitic treatment of brain cysts leads to seizures due to the host's inflammatory reaction, requiring concomitant steroids. We hypothesized that increased steroid dosing will reduce treatment‐associated seizures.
MethodsOpen‐label randomized trial comparing 6 mg/day dexamethasone for 10 days (conventional)...
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