Tag: Epilepsy
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Prevalence of psychiatric disorders among Nigerians with neurological conditions: a systematic review
Overview This systematic review, conducted in Nigeria, evaluates how common mental disorders are among people living with neurologic conditions. Following established methodological guidelines from PRISMA and the Joanna Briggs Institute, the study synthesizes data from 18 Nigerian studies (2010–2024) involving 4,457 participants across eight states. The focus is on disorders diagnosed by clinicians or identified…
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Prevalence of mental disorders among people with neurologic conditions in Nigeria: a systematic review
Introduction Mental health and neurology intersect in ways that matter for patient outcomes and healthcare planning. This systematic review synthesizes evidence on the prevalence of mental disorders among people with neurologic conditions in Nigeria, following established guidelines (PRISMA and JBI). The study maps how common psychiatric comorbidities are in stroke survivors, people with epilepsy, and…
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Nemours Neurologist Wins NIH Award to Study Hippocampal Dysfunction Across Autism, Epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s
Nemours Neurologist Secures Prestigious NIH Transformative Research Award A leading physician-scientist at Nemours Children’s Health has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s Transformative Research Award. Rodney Scott, MBChB, MRCP, DipStat, PhD, serves as Division Chief of Neurology for the Nemours Delaware Valley region and will channel a $2.6 million, five-year grant into…
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Nemours Neurologist Wins NIH Transformative Award to Study Hippocampal Dysfunction Across Autism, Epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s
Nemours neurologist wins prestigious NIH grant to study hippocampal dysfunction Rodney Scott, MBChB, MRCP, DipStat, PhD, Division Chief of Neurology at Nemours Children’s Health in the Delaware Valley, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s Transformative Research Award. The $2.6 million, five-year grant will fund an ambitious project to investigate malfunctions in…
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Nemours Neurologist Wins NIH Transformative Award to Study Hippocampal Dysfunction Across Brain Disorders
Nemours Leader Receives NIH Transformative Research Award Rodney Scott, MBChB, MRCP, DipStat, PhD, Division Chief of Neurology at Nemours Children’s Health in the Delaware Valley, has been awarded a prestigious NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award. The $2.6 million grant spans five years and targets a novel, cross-disciplinary approach to hippocampal dysfunction that may cut across…
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Call for a National Strategy to Prevent Sudden Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) in Ireland
Why Ireland Needs a National SUDEP Strategy Epilepsy Ireland, the national patient organisation representing people with epilepsy and their families, is calling for a comprehensive national strategy to reduce the incidence of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Current research indicates around 33 people die each year in Ireland due to SUDEP, with many victims…
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Call for a National Strategy to Tackle SUDEP in Ireland
Overview: The Case for a National SUDEP Strategy Epilepsy Ireland has called for a comprehensive national strategy to reduce the incidence of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP). The push comes as research shows an estimated 33 people die each year in Ireland due to SUDEP, with many victims young and otherwise healthy. A coordinated…
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Longford Teen Rebecca Reid Named Epilepsy Ireland Volunteer of the Year
Longford Teen Receives Epilepsy Ireland Volunteer of the Year Award A Longford teenager has been recognised for extraordinary dedication to epilepsy awareness and fundraising, after Epilepsy Ireland named Rebecca Reid and her family as recipients of its Volunteer of the Year award. The national non-profit, which represents people with epilepsy and their families, honoured Rebecca…
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Valproate in pregnancy falls to new low as safety measures take effect
The latest data on valproate in pregnancy A new update from the NHS Medicines and Pregnancy Dashboard, published on 25 September 2025, shows a continued drop in the use of sodium valproate by women of childbearing age and a very small number of pregnancies affected by the drug. Between October 2024 and March 2025, five…
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Record-low NHS data show valproate prescriptions in pregnancy as more women stop before pregnancy
Key findings from the NHS Medicines and Pregnancy Dashboard New data released by NHS England reveal a continued decline in the number of women prescribed sodium valproate during pregnancy. Between October 2024 and March 2025, five women were prescribed valproate while pregnant, and notably, none of these women started the medication during pregnancy. In the…