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The etiologic classification of epilepsy by Shorvon, Simon D.

“…Summary The etiology of epilepsy is a major determinant of clinical course and prognosis, yet the current classifications of epilepsy do not list etiology in…”
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The relative effectiveness of five antiepileptic drugs in treatment of benzodiazepine-resistant convulsive status epilepticus: A meta-analysis of published studies by Yasiry, Zeid, Shorvon, Simon D

“…Abstract Purpose Systematic evaluation of published evidence-base of the efficacy of five antiepileptic drugs – lacosamide, levetiracetam, valproate, phenytoin…”
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Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy by Shorvon, Simon, Prof, Tomson, Torbjorn, Prof

“…Summary Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) refers to the sudden death of a seemingly healthy individual with epilepsy, usually occurring during, or…”
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What is nonconvulsive status epilepticus, and what are its subtypes? by Shorvon, Simon

“…Summary Prolonged nonconvulsive seizures have been recognized at least since the 19th century, although their inclusion within the rubric of status epilepticus…”
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What is status epilepticus and what do we know about its epidemiology? by Shorvon, Simon, Sen, Arjune

“…•The epidemiology of status epilepticus (SE) is poorly understood.•In particular studies of nonconvulsive SE are lacking.•Better clarification of the boundary…”
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The causes of epilepsy: Changing concepts of etiology of epilepsy over the past 150 years by Shorvon, Simon D.

“…Summary This paper provides a survey of the changing concepts of the etiology of epilepsy from 1860 to 2010, focusing on the first two 50‐year periods and…”
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The historical evolution of, and the paradigms shifts in, the therapy of convulsive status epilepticus over the past 150 years by Shorvon, Simon

“…Summary The evolution of the treatment of convulsive status epilepticus since the mid‐ nineteenth century is outlined. Therapy has been advanced not only by…”
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Drug treatment of epilepsy in the century of the ILAE: The second 50 years, 1959–2009 by Shorvon, Simon D.

“…Summary The drug therapy of epilepsy evolved enormously in this 50 year period. Advances in therapeutics included the incorporation of pharmacokinetics into…”
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How phenobarbital revolutionized epilepsy therapy: The story of phenobarbital therapy in epilepsy in the last 100 years by Yasiry, Zeid, Shorvon, Simon D.

“…Summary Phenobarbital (phenobarbitone) was first used as an antiepileptic drug 100 years ago, in 1912. This article tells the story of the discovery of its…”
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Antiepileptic drugs and the immune system by Beghi, Ettore, Shorvon, Simon

“…Summary Data on the effects of antiepileptic drugs on the immune system are frequently inconsistent and sometimes conflicting because the effects of drugs…”
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The enigmatic figure of Leon Pierce Clark and his contribution to epilepsy by Shorvon, Simon D.

“…Leon Pierce Clark (1870‐1933) was a prominent American neurologist and psychiatrist and an enigmatic figure. He made enduring contributions to status…”
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Results of treatment changes in patients with apparently drug-resistant chronic epilepsy by Luciano, Anna L., Shorvon, Simon D.

“…Objective It has long been known that the response to treatment in newly diagnosed epilepsy is better than in chronic epilepsy. However, in the past 15 years,…”
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Drug treatment of epilepsy in the century of the ILAE: The first 50 years, 1909–1958 by Shorvon, Simon D.

“…Summary This paper provides a review of the drug treatment of epilepsy from 1909, the year of the foundation of the International League Against Epilepsy…”
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Using etiology as one axis of classification by Shorvon, Simon

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Ischaemic stroke in adults and epilepsy by Menon, Bindu, Shorvon, Simon D

“…Summary Stroke is an important cause of symptomatic epilepsy especially in the elderly. Seizures in the setting of stroke will furthermore worsen the prognosis…”
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Efficacy and safety of adjunctive perampanel for the treatment of refractory partial seizures: A pooled analysis of three phase III studies by Steinhoff, Bernhard J., Ben‐Menachem, Elinor, Ryvlin, Philippe, Shorvon, Simon, Kramer, Lynn, Satlin, Andrew, Squillacote, David, Yang, Haichen, Zhu, Jin, Laurenza, Antonio

“…Summary Purpose Three phase III studies (304 [ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00699972], 305 [NCT00699582], 306 [NCT00700310]) evaluated perampanel, an…”
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Longitudinal cohort studies of the prognosis of epilepsy: contribution of the National General Practice Study of Epilepsy and other studies by SHORVON, Simon D, GOODRIDGE, David M. G

“…Longitudinal cohort studies of prognosis in epilepsy have been carried out since the late 1970s and these have transformed our understanding of prognosis in…”
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The drug treatment of status epilepticus in Europe: Consensus document from a workshop at the first London Colloquium on Status Epilepticus by Shorvon, Simon, Baulac, Michel, Cross, Helen, Trinka, Eugen, Walker, Matthew

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The long-term risk of premature mortality in people with epilepsy by NELIGAN, Aidan, BELL, Gail S, JOHNSON, Anthony L, GOODRIDGE, David M, SHORVON, Simon D, SANDER, Josemir W

“…People with epilepsy have an increased risk of premature death. The risk is highest soon after onset of seizures. We report the findings of a long-term…”
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The first 100 years of the ILAE (1909‐2009): Its landmarks, achievements, and challenges by Shorvon, Simon D.

“…[...]in addition to scientific and humanitarian aspects our League plays a part in maintaining the stability of civilisation.” The Figure has been reproduced…”
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