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ISSN 2792-0550 · Turkish Epilepsy Society · 343 articles in the index
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Overprotection and the Associated Factors Among People with Epilepsy: A Cross-sectional Study
Objective: To examine overprotection in people with epilepsy and the demographic and clinical factors affecting it. Methods: The study was a descriptive, cross-sectional investigation involving 104 people with epilepsy attending the neurology outpatient clinic of Giresun Training and Research…
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Assessment of Physical Activity Behaviors and Perspectives in Epilepsy Patients
Objective: Physical exercise has been shown to improve mood, memory, and overall quality of life in people with epilepsy. Still, studies indicate that individuals with epilepsy are less active than the general population. We aimed to determine the physical activity levels of individuals with…
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The Effect of Levetiracetam Monotherapy on Complete Blood Count Values and Inflammatory Markers in Long- and Short-term Treatment
Objective: This study aimed to this study was to determine the effect of levetiracetam (LEV) monotherapy on complete blood count parameters and inflammatory markers at six and 12 months in children with epilepsy. Methods: Files from 66 patients with epilepsy who were on LEV monotherapy were…
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Detection Rates of Interictal Epileptiform Discharges in Epilepsy Patients: A Comparison of Routine, 1-3 Hours Daytime, and Whole-night EEG Recordings
Objective: The detection rate of interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs) varies among electroencephalography (EEG) recordings in patients with epilepsy. This study aimed to compare the yield of IED detection across three recording protocols of varying durations routinely used at our center…
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Post-traumatic Epilepsies: Prophylactic Antiseizure Medications Are Futile
Objective: Post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) is a significant sequela of traumatic brain injury (TBI), with a high incidence of drug-resistant epilepsy. The role of prophylactic antiseizure medications (ASM) remains controversial. This study investigates the demographic, clinical, radiological, and…
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Efficacy of Vigabatrin Oral Suspension in Infantile Epileptic Spasms Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome is a rare and severe epilepsy syndrome in infants. It is identified by clusters of spasms, developmental regression, and hypsarrhythmia. Although there are many different therapeutic options that include the use of vigabatrin (VGB) along with hormonal treatments…
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Utilization of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among People with Epilepsy: A Narrative Review
Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurological disorders, affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide, with nearly one-third of patients experiencing drug-resistant seizures. Although antiepileptic drugs remain the cornerstone of epilepsy management, concerns regarding adverse…
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Perceived Stigma and Social Misconceptions in People with Epilepsy
Objective: Although advances in diagnosis and treatment have improved seizure control in epilepsy, the psychosocial burden of the condition remains substantial. Stigma, social misconceptions, and perceived barriers in education, employment, and interpersonal relationships continue to shape the…
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Investigation of the Relationship between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Cyberchondria in Parents of Children with Epilepsy
Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the level of intolerance to uncertainty in parents of children with epilepsy and cyberchondria. Methods: The study design was descriptive and cross-sectional. Data were collected between March and August of 2025. A total of 402…
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Genetic Etiologies of an Epilepsy Outpatient Clinic: Single-center Experience
Objective: We aim to documented genetic etiology of epilepsy at a single-center epilepsy outpatient clinic in state hospital. Methods: The patients’ demographic data, clinical and electrophysiologic features, and gene analysis were re-evaluated from medical records of patients with epilepsies…
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In Vivo and In Silico Study of Lavender Extract in Pentylenetetrazol-induced Seizures Compared to Diazepam and Phenytoin in Male Mice
Objective: Lavender contains essential oils that can cross the blood-brain barrier and affect the activity of brain neurons. Therefore, its antiepileptic effects were investigated in this study. Methods: Forty two male mice were randomly assigned to 7 groups of 6 mice each. Included: (1) control…
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The Effect of Neurology Rotation on Medical Students’ Knowledge About Epilepsy and Attitudes Toward Disease
Objective: Negative attitudes toward epilepsy remain a common social or personal challenges for individuals with epilepsy. Limited knowledge levels and misconceptions are the main factors underlying stigmatization. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of neurology rotation on medical students’…
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Identification of Problems Faced by Individuals with Epilepsy in Health Communication
Objective: Individuals with epilepsy often face challenges with medication adherence and health monitoring because communication difficulties that hinder self-expression and information exchange, thereby complicating effective disease management. This study aimed to examine the health communication…
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Seizure Control in Patients with Dual Pathologies
Objective: Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is the most common focal epilepsy syndrome and remains medically refractory in a substantial proportion of patients. Dual pathology, defined as the coexistence of hippocampal sclerosis with an additional neocortical lesion, is an important cause of surgical…
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Association of Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor (rs6265) Gene Polymorphism with Susceptibility to Epilepsy
Objective: This study aimed to measure serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) levels in Egyptian children with epilepsy, to calculate the frequencies of BDNF gene polymorphisms to elucidate their usefulness as biomarkers for diagnosing epilepsy and…
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Morphometric Measurements of the Corpus Callosum in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Patients and Their Prognostic Value in Disease Course
Objective: Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) is an idiopathic generalized epilepsy syndrome with age-dependent onset. The corpus callosum (CC), the largest commissural pathway connecting the two cerebral hemispheres, has been reported to undergo structural alterations in epilepsy. However, data…
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Epilepsy and Respiratory System: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment - A Literature Review
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, with a multifactorial etiology. This literature review aims to explore multidisciplinary models for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, with particular focus on the relationship between epilepsy and the…
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Epileptic Seizures and Nutritional Status in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Unraveling the Interconnections
Objective: This cross-sectional study explores the complex relationship between nutritional status and the prevalence of epileptic seizures in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: Conducted between September and October 2024 at a private physiotherapy and rehabilitation center in Türkiye…