Pharmacotherapy for Status Epilepticus
- E. Trinka, J. Höfler, M. Leitinger, Francesco Brigo
- Medicine, PsychologyDrugs
- 27 August 2015
This comprehensive narrative review focuses on the pharmacotherapy of status epilepticus, presenting according to the four-staged approach outlined above, and providing pharmacological properties and efficacy/safety data for each antiepileptic drugaccording to the strength of scientific evidence from the available literature.
Functional brain reorganization after spinal cord injury: Systematic review of animal and human studies
- R. Nardone, Y. Höller, Francesco Brigo, M. Seidl, E. Trinka
- Biology, PsychologyBrain Research
- 4 April 2013
Epilepsy Care in the Time of COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy: Risk Factors for Seizure Worsening
- G. Assenza, J. Lanzone, O. Mecarelli
- Medicine, PsychologyFrontiers in Neurology
- 3 July 2020
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, a significant percentage of people with epilepsy (PwE) experienced difficulties in follow-up and a seizure number increase, in particular those chronically taking more ASMs and with poor sleep quality.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)/repetitive TMS in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease
- R. Nardone, F. Tezzon, Y. Höller, S. Golaszewski, E. Trinka, Francesco Brigo
- Biology, PsychologyActa Neurologica Scandinavica
- 1 June 2014
An updated and comprehensive systematic review of the studies that have employed TMS/rTMS in patients with MCI and AD to suggest that rTMS can enhance performances on several cognitive functions impaired in AD and MCI.
Pharmacologic treatment of status epilepticus
- E. Trinka, J. Höfler, M. Leitinger, A. Rohracher, G. Kalss, Francesco Brigo
- MedicineExpert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy
- 9 February 2016
Based on the favourable tolerability profile of levetiracetam and valproate, the authors prefer these drugs in established SE over phenytoin.
Epidemiology of paraneoplastic neurological syndromes: a population-based study
- A. Vogrig, G. Gigli, M. Valente
- Medicine, BiologyJournal of Neurology
- 24 September 2019
This first population-based incidence study of paraneoplastic neurological syndromes found an incidence of PNS that approximates 1/100,000 person-years and a prevalence of 4/ 100,000, probably due to increased awareness and improved detection techniques.
rTMS modulates reciprocal inhibition in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury
- R. Nardone, Y. Höller, E. Trinka
- Biology, PsychologySpinal Cord
- 12 August 2014
In a small proof-of-concept study, rTMS strengthened descending projections between the motor cortex and inhibitory spinal interneuronal circuits and reversed a defect in reciprocal inhibition after SCI, and reduced leg spasticity.
Acute Symptomatic Seizures Caused by Electrolyte Disturbances
- R. Nardone, Francesco Brigo, E. Trinka
- Medicine, PsychologyJournal of Clinical Neurology
- 23 December 2015
An accurate and prompt diagnosis should be established for a successful management of seizures, as rapid identification and correction of the underlying electrolyte disturbance are of crucial importance in the control of seizures and prevention of permanent brain damage.
Antiepileptic drug monotherapy for epilepsy in the elderly: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis
- S. Lattanzi, E. Trinka, C. Del Giovane, R. Nardone, M. Silvestrini, Francesco Brigo
- Psychology, MedicineEpilepsia
- 13 October 2019
To estimate the comparative efficacy and safety of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in the elderly with new‐onset epilepsy, a large number of AEDs are used in combination with other drugs to treat epilepsy.
Minimal hepatic encephalopathy: A review
- R. Nardone, Alexandra Taylor, Y. Höller, Francesco Brigo, E. Trinka
- Psychology, MedicineNeurosciences research
- 1 October 2016
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