Epilepsy

In this interview with touchNEUROLOGY, Prof. Jacqueline French (Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, New York University, New York, NY, US) discusses the needs of adults with focal epilepsy and the mechanisms of action of XEN1101, a novel, potent, selective Kv7.2/7.3 potassium channel. The abstract entitled “XEN1101, a Novel Potassium Channel Modulator: Interim Data From an Ongoing, Long-Term, […]

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase IIb study X-TOLE (NCT03796962) is investigating the efficacy of XEN1101, a novel potassium channel modulator, in adults with focal epilepsy.   In this interview with touchNEUROLOGY, Prof. Jacqueline French (Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, New York University, New York, NY, US) discusses this clinical trial and the outcomes of its open-label extension.  The […]

The surge in social media use seems to have become a sign of our times. Social media has ramified into not only our personal lives but, importantly, also our professional lives and will continue to do so in the future.1–4 At the same time, more neurologists resorted to online learning modalities, including podcasts and social media […]

Dravet Syndrome (DS) is a rare neurological condition, beginning in infancy and lasting a lifetime. touchNEUROLOGY were joined by Galia Wilson, Chair and Trustee of Dravet Syndrome UK (DSUK), a charity created in 2008 by a group of parents who came together looking for support, resources and information relating to the neurological condition. In this interview, […]

Dravet Syndrome (DS) is a rare neurological condition, beginning in infancy and lasting a lifetime. The impact and the constant care required for someone living with DS has on the patient and their family’s quality of life can be huge. touchNEUROLOGY are joined by Galia Wilson, Chair and Trustee of Dravet Syndrome UK (DSUK), a […]

Dravet Syndrome (DS) is a rare neurological condition, beginning in infancy and lasting a lifetime. touchNEUROLOGY were joined by Galia Wilson, Chair and Trustee of Dravet Syndrome UK (DSUK), a charity created in 2008 by a group of parents who came together looking for support, resources and information relating to the neurological condition. Galia discusses unmet […]