tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9223101703756266732011-11-28T00:28:05.369ZTRIP Topic Reviews are occasional reviews carried out by TRIP. These tend to be modified versions of reviews we carry out for clients. For more information contact us via www.tripdatabase.com/ContactUs.htmlJon Brasseynoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922310170375626673.post-80300598172023577692007-04-26T16:46:00.000+01:002007-05-10T10:08:39.545+01:00This review is a pragmatic attempt to highlight recent research and some backround reading in epilepsy. It should not be considered exhaustive, simply a way of reviewing some of the major developments and current thinking in the area.<br /><br /><a href="http://tripevidencereviews.blogspot.com/2007/04/list-of-trip-evidence-reviews.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Click here</span></strong></a> to see all the TRIP Evidence Reviews.<br /><br /><strong>Evidence-Based Reports</strong><br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.keele.ac.uk/schools/pharm/MTRAC/ProductInfo/verdicts/L/Levetiracetam3.pdf">Levetiracetam (Generalised epileptic seizures)</a>. Midlands Therapeutics Review and Advisory Committee, 2007</li><li><a href="http://www.keele.ac.uk/schools/pharm/MTRAC/ProductInfo/verdicts/L/Levetiracetam2.pdf">Levetiracetam (Partial onset epileptic seizures)</a>. Midlands Therapeutics Review and Advisory Committee, 2007 </li><li><a href="http://ebmh.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/9/1/23">Epilepsy or a family history of epilepsy increases the risk of schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like psychosis</a>. Evidence-Based Mental Health, 2006 </li><li><a href="http://www.npc.co.uk/MeReC_Briefings/2003/briefing_no_24.pdf">Improving epilepsy services and care</a>. MeReC, 2004 </li></ul><p><strong>Guidelines</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=8103&nbr=4515&amp;ss=6&xl=999">Use of serum prolactin in diagnosing epileptic seizures</a>. Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. 2005 </li><li><a href="http://www.cks.library.nhs.uk/epilepsy/view_whole_guidance">Epilepsy</a>. PRODIGY, 2006 </li><li><a href="http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG20/niceguidance/pdf/English/download.dspx">The epilepsies: the diagnosis and management of the epilepsies in adults and children in primary and secondary care</a>. NICE, 2004 </li></ul><p><strong>Systematic Reviews</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab005222.html">Corticosteroids including ACTH for childhood epilepsy other than epileptic spasms</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007 </li><li><a href="http://www.ncchta.org/execsumm/summ1004.htm">A systematic review of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of neuroimaging assessments used to visualise the seizure focus in people with refractory epilepsy being considered for surgery</a>. NCCHTA, 2006 </li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab002216.html">Therapeutic monitoring of antiepileptic drugs for epilepsy</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007 </li><li><a href="http://www.ncchta.org/execsumm/summ915.htm">Clinical effectiveness, tolerability and cost-effectiveness of newer drugs for epilepsy in adults: a systematic review and economic evaluation</a>. NCCHTA, 2005 </li><li><a href="http://www.ncchta.org/execsumm/summ1007.htm">The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of newer drugs for children with epilepsy. A systematic review</a>. NCCHTA, 2006 </li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab001031.html">Lamotrigine versus carbamazepine monotherapy for epilepsy</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2005 </li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab001416.html">Zonisamide add-on for drug-resistant partial epilepsy</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2005 </li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab002029.html">Psychological treatments for epilepsy</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2005</li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab005062.html">Acupuncture for epilepsy</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2006 </li><li><a href="http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab003615.html">Oxcarbazepine versus phenytoin monotherapy for epilepsy</a>. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2006 </li></ul><p><strong>Recent articles in core journals</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&amp;db=PubMed&list_uids=17283312&amp;dopt=Abstract">Comparison of levetiracetam and controlled-release carbamazepine in newly diagnosed epilepsy</a>. Neurology, 2007 </li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&amp;dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=17382828">The SANAD study of effectiveness of valproate, lamotrigine, or topiramate for generalised and unclassifiable epilepsy: an unblinded randomised controlled trial</a>. Lancet, 2007 </li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&amp;cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&amp;list_uids=17382827">The SANAD study of effectiveness of carbamazepine, gabapentin, lamotrigine, oxcarbazepine, or topiramate for treatment of partial epilepsy: an unblinded randomised controlled trial</a>. Lancet, 2007 </li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&amp;list_uids=17000974&dopt=Abstract">First seizure presentation: do multiple seizures within 24 hours predict recurrence?</a> Neurology, 2006 </li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&amp;db=PubMed&list_uids=17190950&amp;dopt=Abstract">Treatment of the first tonic-clonic seizure does not affect long-term remission of epilepsy</a>. Neurology, 2006 </li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&amp;dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=17145735">Side effects of phenobarbital and carbamazepine in childhood epilepsy: randomised controlled trial</a>. BMJ, 2006 </li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&amp;cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&amp;list_uids=16581409">Adult epilepsy</a>. Lancet, 2006 </li><li><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&amp;dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=16473127">Epilepsy in children</a>. Lancet, 2006 </li></ul><p><strong>eTextbooks</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.ganfyd.org/index.php?title=Epilepsy">Ganfyd</a> </li><li>eMedicine, <a href="http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic415.htm">Seizures and Epilepsy: Overview and Classification</a> </li><li>Merck Manual. <a href="http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec16/ch214/ch214a.html">Seizure Disorders</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=765067266">GP Notebook</a> </li></ul><p><strong>Clinical queries</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.rotherhampct.nhs.uk/knowledgeservice/documents/Enquiries/CQAS/SSRI%20and%20tegretol%202.doc">Which SSRI would be least likely to increase a patients seizure threshold?</a> Rotherham PCT Q&amp;A Service, 2006 </li><li><a href="http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?question=4248">Does a first presentation of multiple seizures make subsequent seizures more likely?</a> NLH Q&A Service, 2006 </li><li><a href="http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?question=3292">What is the best acute management for a patient presenting with a first epileptic convulsion?</a> NLH Q&amp;A Service, 2006 </li><li><a href="http://www.ffprhc.org.uk/admin/uploads/No1609.pdf">For women aged 42 years with epilepsy, is there any evidence that having an intrauterine device inserted increases the risk of epileptic seizure?</a> FFPRHC, 2006 </li></ul><p><strong>Patient information</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Epilepsy_seizures_explained?open">Epilepsy - seizures explained</a>. Better Health Channel </li><li><a href="http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/epilepsy.html">BUPA Health Information</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleid=155">NHS Direct Online</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.emedicinehealth.com/epilepsy/article_em.htm">eMedicine Consumer Health </a></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/922310170375626673-8030059817202357769?l=epilepsy.blog.tripdatabase.com' alt='' /></div>Jon Brasseynoreply@blogger.com0