Seizure

Data highlighting valproate as a human teratogen put in context the need to balance both maternal and fetal needs; maximising maternal health whilst minimising fetal risk. This led to increased research efforts to understand the associated risks with AED treatments.

Advances in communication technologies have had an impact on virtually every aspect of daily life and have shaped the ways that persons with epilepsy learn about their disorder; communicate with their care providers, families and friends; and are viewed by society. This paper discusses drivers of changing communication patterns in epileptology and barriers that remain, available tools to enhance communication among and between all stakeholders, and potential future developments.

Women with epilepsy (WWE), of all ages, have much to consider if their care is to be optimised and they are not to be denied the choices open to those without epilepsy. At no time is this more critical than during their child-bearing years when treatment decisions are complex.In this article we will provide a personal commentary on how the management of WWE of childbearing years has changed over the last 25 years. As well as reflecting on the state ...