2020
Validation of an algorithm of time-dependent electro-clinical risk stratification for electrographic seizures (TERSE) in critically ill patients
Cissé FA, Osman GM, Legros B, Depondt C, Hirsch LJ, Struck AF, Gaspard N. Validation of an algorithm of time-dependent electro-clinical risk stratification for electrographic seizures (TERSE) in critically ill patients. Clinical Neurophysiology 2020, 131: 1956-1961. PMID: 32622337, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2020.05.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectrographic seizuresRisk stratificationIll patientsAcute brain injuryContinuous electroencephalography monitoringElectrographic status epilepticusSubgroup of patientsDuration of EEGClinical seizuresConsecutive patientsStatus epilepticusElectroencephalography monitoringBrain injuryMedical recordsSubstantial burdenPatientsClinical practiceCEEGClinical neurophysiologistsSeizuresClinical implementationEEG recordingsTwo-thirdsFuture studiesEEG time
2018
Association between death and loss of stage N2 sleep features among critically Ill patients with delirium
Knauert MP, Gilmore EJ, Murphy TE, Yaggi HK, Van Ness PH, Han L, Hirsch LJ, Pisani MA. Association between death and loss of stage N2 sleep features among critically Ill patients with delirium. Journal Of Critical Care 2018, 48: 124-129. PMID: 30179762, PMCID: PMC6226351, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2018.08.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsICU patientsIll patientsOdds ratioHigher oddsSleep spindlesIntensive care unit outcomesGrade of encephalopathySignificant sleep disruptionWorse ICU outcomeMedical ICU patientsAcute brain injuryObservational cohort studySedative-hypnotic useImportant prognostic valueLength of stayStage N2 sleepK-complexesCohort studyCritical illnessHospital dischargeRankin ScaleICU outcomesPrognostic valueSevere gradesMedical records
2017
Psychiatric and behavioral side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy
Chen B, Choi H, Hirsch LJ, Katz A, Legge A, Buchsbaum R, Detyniecki K. Psychiatric and behavioral side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior 2017, 76: 24-31. PMID: 28931473, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2017.08.039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehavioral side effectsSide effectsPractice-based sampleAntiepileptic drug useHigh rateAED regimenAdult patientsNewer AEDsCessation ratesAntiepileptic drugsIntractable epilepsyMedical historyAbsence seizuresMedical recordsPhysician reportsAED usePatientsLevetiracetamDepressive moodDrug useGabapentinLamotriginePatient recordsSuicidal thoughtsPhenytoin
2015
Rates and predictors of patient-reported cognitive side effects of antiepileptic drugs: An extended follow-up
Javed A, Cohen B, Detyniecki K, Hirsch LJ, Legge A, Chen B, Bazil C, Kato K, Buchsbaum R, Choi H. Rates and predictors of patient-reported cognitive side effects of antiepileptic drugs: An extended follow-up. Seizure 2015, 29: 34-40. PMID: 26076842, DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2015.03.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive side effectsAntiepileptic medicationsSide effectsMultiple logistic regression analysisMore antiepileptic medicationsLogistic regression analysisQuality of lifeIndependent predictorsRetrospective studyAntiepileptic drugsAdult outpatientsMedical recordsAdverse effectsIntellectual disabilityPolytherapyLevetiracetamGabapentinRegression analysisLamotrigineLower ratesPredictorsCarbamazepineMonotherapyMedicationsRelative frequency
2013
Intravenous ketamine for the treatment of refractory status epilepticus: A retrospective multicenter study
Gaspard N, Foreman B, Judd LM, Brenton JN, Nathan BR, McCoy BM, Al‐Otaibi A, Kilbride R, Fernández IS, Mendoza L, Samuel S, Zakaria A, Kalamangalam GP, Legros B, Szaflarski JP, Loddenkemper T, Hahn CD, Goodkin HP, Claassen J, Hirsch LJ, LaRoche SM. Intravenous ketamine for the treatment of refractory status epilepticus: A retrospective multicenter study. Epilepsia 2013, 54: 1498-1503. PMID: 23758557, PMCID: PMC3731413, DOI: 10.1111/epi.12247.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRefractory status epilepticusTreatment of RSEIntravenous ketamineStatus epilepticusBrain injuryEpisodes of RSEPostanoxic brain injuryAnoxic brain injuryMulticenter retrospective reviewRetrospective multicenter studyRole of ketaminePossible adverse eventsAcademic medical centerKetamine initiationProspective trialAdverse eventsRetrospective reviewRetrospective seriesSE onsetMulticenter studyLast drugMedical recordsMedical CenterSafe drugConcurrent drugs
2008
Patient-reported cognitive side effects of antiepileptic drugs: Predictors and comparison of all commonly used antiepileptic drugs
Arif H, Buchsbaum R, Weintraub D, Pierro J, Resor SR, Hirsch LJ. Patient-reported cognitive side effects of antiepileptic drugs: Predictors and comparison of all commonly used antiepileptic drugs. Epilepsy & Behavior 2008, 14: 202-209. PMID: 19010446, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2008.10.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive side effectsAntiepileptic drugsSide effectsMore antiepileptic drugsWeeks of therapyNonrandomized retrospective studyRetrospective studyMedical recordsAdult outpatientsMultivariate analysisZonisamidePatientsGabapentinLamotrigineDrugsLevetiracetamTopiramateOxcarbazepinePhenytoinCarbamazepinePredictorsMonotherapyOutpatientsEpilepsyTherapy