2023
How do smoking, vaping, and nicotine affect people with epilepsy and seizures? A scoping review protocol
Narrett J, Khan W, Funaro M, Moeller J. How do smoking, vaping, and nicotine affect people with epilepsy and seizures? A scoping review protocol. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0288120. PMID: 37418386, PMCID: PMC10328254, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessationTobacco useReview protocolBurden of comorbiditiesType of epilepsyJoanna Briggs Institute ManualPopulation of personsPeer-reviewed journalsSeizure frequencyNicotine replacementControl seizuresPreventable deathsSide effectsSmokingEthical approvalEpilepsyHealth outcomesPrevalent diseaseSeizuresPersonalized careDirect further researchEvidence synthesisMajor causeSystematic screeningAPA PsycInfo
2008
Lamotrigine–valproic acid combination therapy for medically refractory epilepsy
Moeller JJ, Rahey SR, Sadler RM. Lamotrigine–valproic acid combination therapy for medically refractory epilepsy. Epilepsia 2008, 50: 475-479. PMID: 19054403, DOI: 10.1111/j.1528-1167.2008.01866.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpilepsy typeRefractory epilepsyAntiepileptic drugsCombination therapyPatient demographicsBaseline seizure frequencyRetrospective chart reviewPrimary outcome measureInclusion-exclusion criteriaVPA monotherapyChart reviewSeizure frequencyRetrospective studyMedical intractabilityClinic databaseUnimproved patientsOutcome measuresPatientsTherapyEpilepsyDemographicsSignificant differencesSeizuresMonthsSeverity