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  1. Article ; Online: Response: Assumptions and statistical inference.

    Haneef, Zulfi / Skrehot, Henry C

    Epilepsia

    2023  Volume 65, Issue 1, Page(s) 244–246

    MeSH term(s) Models, Statistical ; Data Interpretation, Statistical
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 216382-2
    ISSN 1528-1167 ; 0013-9580
    ISSN (online) 1528-1167
    ISSN 0013-9580
    DOI 10.1111/epi.17823
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  2. Article ; Online: Neurostimulation in generalized epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Haneef, Zulfi / Skrehot, Henry C

    Epilepsia

    2023  Volume 64, Issue 4, Page(s) 811–820

    Abstract: Objective: There are three neurostimulation devices available to treat generalized epilepsy: vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), deep brain stimulation (DBS), and responsive neurostimulation (RNS). However, the choice between them is unclear due to lack of ... ...

    Abstract Objective: There are three neurostimulation devices available to treat generalized epilepsy: vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), deep brain stimulation (DBS), and responsive neurostimulation (RNS). However, the choice between them is unclear due to lack of head-to-head comparisons. A systematic comparison of neurostimulation outcomes in generalized epilepsy has not been performed previously. The goal of this meta-analysis was to determine whether one of these devices is better than the others to treat generalized epilepsy.
    Methods: Following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, a systematic review of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science was performed for studies reporting seizure outcomes following VNS, RNS, and DBS implantation in generalized drug-resistant epilepsy between the first pivotal trial study for each modality through August 2022. Specific search criteria were used for VNS ("vagus", "vagal", or "VNS" in the title and "epilepsy" or "seizure"), DBS ("deep brain stimulation", "DBS", "anterior thalamic nucleus", "centromedian nucleus", or "thalamic stimulation" in the title and "epilepsy" or "seizure"), and RNS ("responsive neurostimulation" or "RNS" in the title and "epilepsy" or "seizure"). From 4409 articles identified, 319 underwent full-text reviews, and 20 studies were included. Data were pooled using a random-effects model using the meta package in R.
    Results: Sufficient data for meta-analysis were available from seven studies for VNS (n = 510) and nine studies for DBS (n = 87). Data from RNS (five studies, n = 18) were insufficient for meta-analysis. The mean (SD) follow-up durations were as follows: VNS, 39.1 (23.4) months; DBS, 23.1 (19.6) months; and RNS, 22.3 (10.6) months. Meta-analysis showed seizure reductions of 48.3% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 38.7%-57.9%) for VNS and 64.8% (95% CI = 54.4%-75.2%) for DBS (p = .02).
    Significance: Our meta-analysis indicates that the use of DBS may lead to greater seizure reduction than VNS in generalized epilepsy. Results from RNS use are promising, but further research is required.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Epilepsy/therapy ; Drug Resistant Epilepsy/therapy ; Seizures/therapy ; Epilepsy, Generalized/therapy ; Vagus Nerve Stimulation/methods ; Anterior Thalamic Nuclei ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 216382-2
    ISSN 1528-1167 ; 0013-9580
    ISSN (online) 1528-1167
    ISSN 0013-9580
    DOI 10.1111/epi.17524
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  3. Article ; Online: Todd Paralysis After Electroconvulsive Therapy-Letter to the Editor.

    Josephs, Travis / Ballou, Emilia / Haneef, Zulfi / Asghar-Ali, Ali Abbas

    The journal of ECT

    2023  Volume 40, Issue 1, Page(s) 63–64

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Electroconvulsive Therapy/adverse effects ; Paralysis/etiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1426385-3
    ISSN 1533-4112 ; 1095-0680
    ISSN (online) 1533-4112
    ISSN 1095-0680
    DOI 10.1097/YCT.0000000000000965
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  4. Article ; Online: Vagus nerve stimulation and heart rate variability: A scoping review of a somatic oscillatory signal.

    Wessel, Caitlin R / Karakas, Cemal / Haneef, Zulfi / Mutchnick, Ian

    Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology

    2024  Volume 160, Page(s) 95–107

    Abstract: The goal of this review is to synthesize the literature on vagus nerve stimulator (VNS)-related changes in heart rate variability (HRV) in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) and assess the role of these changes in seizure relief. A scoping ... ...

    Abstract The goal of this review is to synthesize the literature on vagus nerve stimulator (VNS)-related changes in heart rate variability (HRV) in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) and assess the role of these changes in seizure relief. A scoping literature review was performed with the following inclusion criteria: primary articles written in English, involved implantable VNS in humans, and had HRV as a primary outcome. Twenty-nine studies were retrieved, however with considerable heterogeneity in study methods. The overall depression in HRV seen in DRE patients compared to healthy controls persisted even after VNS implant, indicating that achieving "healthy" HRV is not necessary for VNS therapeutic success. Within DRE patients, changes in frequency domain parameters six months after VNS implant returned to baseline after a year. The mechanism of how VNS reduces seizure burden does not appear to be significantly related to alterations in baseline HRV. However, the subtlety of sympathetic/parasympathetic signaling likely requires a more structured approach to experimental and analytic techniques than currently found in the literature.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Heart Rate/physiology ; Vagus Nerve Stimulation/methods ; Drug Resistant Epilepsy/diagnosis ; Drug Resistant Epilepsy/therapy ; Seizures ; Implantable Neurostimulators ; Vagus Nerve ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-16
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1463630-x
    ISSN 1872-8952 ; 0921-884X ; 1388-2457
    ISSN (online) 1872-8952
    ISSN 0921-884X ; 1388-2457
    DOI 10.1016/j.clinph.2024.02.011
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  5. Article ; Online: Psychiatric Comorbidities in Women Veterans with Epilepsy.

    Sullivan-Baca, Erin / Rehman, Rizwana / Lorkiewicz, Sara A / Van Cott, Anne C / Haneef, Zulfi

    Journal of women's health (2002)

    2024  Volume 33, Issue 3, Page(s) 301–307

    Abstract: Background: ...

    Abstract Background:
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Male ; United States/epidemiology ; Veterans/psychology ; Retrospective Studies ; Comorbidity ; Epilepsy/drug therapy ; Epilepsy/epidemiology ; Veterans Health
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1139774-3
    ISSN 1931-843X ; 1059-7115 ; 1540-9996
    ISSN (online) 1931-843X
    ISSN 1059-7115 ; 1540-9996
    DOI 10.1089/jwh.2023.0495
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  6. Article ; Online: Neuro-stimulation in focal epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Skrehot, Henry C / Englot, Dario J / Haneef, Zulfi

    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B

    2023  Volume 142, Page(s) 109182

    Abstract: Objectives: Different neurostimulation modalities are available to treat drug-resistant focal epilepsy when surgery is not an option including vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), responsive neurostimulation (RNS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS). Head-to- ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Different neurostimulation modalities are available to treat drug-resistant focal epilepsy when surgery is not an option including vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), responsive neurostimulation (RNS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS). Head-to-head comparisons of efficacy do not exist between them nor are likely to be available in the future. We performed a meta-analysis on VNS, RNS, and DBS outcomes to compare seizure reduction efficacy for focal epilepsy.
    Methods: We systematically reviewed the literature for reported seizure outcomes following implantation with VNS, RNS, and DBS in focal-onset seizures and performed a meta-analysis. Prospective or retrospective clinical studies were included.
    Results: Sufficient data were available at years one (n = 642, two (n = 480), and three (n = 385) for comparing the three modalities with each other. Seizure reduction for the devices at years one, two, and three respectively were: RNS: 66.3%, 56.0%, 68.4%; DBS- 58.4%, 57.5%, 63.8%; VNS 32.9%, 44.4%, 53.5%. Seizure reduction at year one was greater for RNS (p < 0.01) and DBS (p < 0.01) compared to VNS.
    Conclusions: Our findings indicate the seizure reduction efficacy of RNS is similar to DBS, and both had greater seizure reductions compared to VNS in the first-year post-implantation, with the differences diminishing with longer-term follow-up.
    Significance: The results help guide neuromodulation treatment in eligible patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Prospective Studies ; Deep Brain Stimulation/methods ; Epilepsies, Partial/therapy ; Drug Resistant Epilepsy/therapy ; Seizures/therapy ; Vagus Nerve Stimulation/methods ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2010587-3
    ISSN 1525-5069 ; 1525-5050
    ISSN (online) 1525-5069
    ISSN 1525-5050
    DOI 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109182
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  7. Article ; Online: Surgical Outcomes in Post-Traumatic Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Ferreira, Liam D / Tabaeizadeh, Mohammad / Haneef, Zulfi

    Journal of neurotrauma

    2023  Volume 41, Issue 3-4, Page(s) 319–330

    Abstract: Epilepsy surgery provides excellent benefits in post-traumatic epilepsy of the temporal lobe (PTE-TL), but outcomes relative to non-traumatic epilepsy of the temporal lobe (NTE-TL) are less favorable. Large well-designed studies are recommended to ... ...

    Abstract Epilepsy surgery provides excellent benefits in post-traumatic epilepsy of the temporal lobe (PTE-TL), but outcomes relative to non-traumatic epilepsy of the temporal lobe (NTE-TL) are less favorable. Large well-designed studies are recommended to further clarify the role of epilepsy surgery in PTE. It is unclear whether epilepsy surgery outcomes in PTE are as robust as described for drug resistant epilepsy (DRE) in general. Prior outcome studies in PTE are limited by small numbers, lack of a control group, or both. We performed a meta-analysis of studies in temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) to evaluate post-surgical outcomes in those with PTE-TL and compare outcomes to those with NTE-TL. PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases were queried for studies reporting epilepsy surgery outcomes separately for PTE-TL and NTE-TL. Outcomes were divided into favorable (Engel Class I) or unfavorable (Engel Class II-IV) for comparison. Meta-analyses were performed to evaluate: 1) the proportion of Class I outcomes following epilepsy surgery in PTE-TL; and 2) calculate the odds of Class I surgical outcomes in PTE-TL compared with NTE-TL. Of 3669 articles that reported surgical outcomes in epilepsy, nine studies (
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe/surgery ; Epilepsy ; Drug Resistant Epilepsy ; Outcome Assessment, Health Care ; Treatment Outcome ; Retrospective Studies ; Epilepsy, Post-Traumatic
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 645092-1
    ISSN 1557-9042 ; 0897-7151
    ISSN (online) 1557-9042
    ISSN 0897-7151
    DOI 10.1089/neu.2023.0084
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  8. Article ; Online: Use of video alone for differentiation of epileptic seizures from non-epileptic spells: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Karakas, Cemal / Ferreira, Liam D / Haneef, Zulfi

    Seizure

    2023  Volume 110, Page(s) 177–187

    Abstract: Introduction: Review of videos (without electroencephalography) to differentiate epileptic seizures (ES) from non-epileptic spells (NES) may be helpful where epilepsy monitoring is not feasible. Previous studies of video-based diagnosis have suffered ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Review of videos (without electroencephalography) to differentiate epileptic seizures (ES) from non-epileptic spells (NES) may be helpful where epilepsy monitoring is not feasible. Previous studies of video-based diagnosis have suffered from variable accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity.
    Methods: We systematically reviewed relevant literature in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science from inception to September 2022, identifying articles that reported on the video-based diagnosis of ES and NES. In primary analysis, for each study, the most expert group was chosen when different groups of reviewers classified the videos (e.g., epilepsy specialists and general neurologists). In secondary analysis, we compared the diagnostic accuracy of different expertise levels (e.g., epileptologists, general neurologists, residents, medical students). Meta-analysis was performed to obtain pooled estimates of reliability measures.
    Results: From 5245 articles identified, 13 met the inclusion criteria, with cumulative data from 683 patients (696 videos) reviewed by 95 independent reviewers in primary analysis. Video alone had a strong ability to differentiate ES from NES as evidenced by the following metrics- area under the curve- 0.9 (considered "outstanding"), sensitivity- 82.2% (95% Confidence Interval [C.I], 80.2%-84.0%), specificity- 84.7% (C.I., 82.8%-86.5%), and diagnostic odds ratio- 24.7 (C.I., 11.5-52.9). The secondary analysis showed reviewer-dependent accuracy with epileptologists showing the highest accuracy (DOR 81.2, C.I., 90.0%-94.6%).
    Conclusions: Video alone has reliable diagnostic performance for differentiating ES from NES. Meta-analysis limitations include inter-study heterogeneity including variable video quality and reviewer expertise. Combined video-EEG remains the gold standard for the diagnosis of epilepsy and NES.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Reproducibility of Results ; Seizures/diagnosis ; Seizures/complications ; Epilepsy/diagnosis ; Epilepsy/complications ; Electroencephalography ; Monitoring, Physiologic ; Video Recording
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1137610-7
    ISSN 1532-2688 ; 1059-1311
    ISSN (online) 1532-2688
    ISSN 1059-1311
    DOI 10.1016/j.seizure.2023.06.022
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  9. Article ; Online: Health care utilization of Hispanic/Latino veterans with epilepsy: A national population-based study.

    Tantillo, Gabriela B / Sullivan-Baca, Erin / Rehman, Rizwana / López, María Raquel / Haneef, Zulfi

    Epilepsia

    2024  

    Abstract: Objective: Hispanic/Latino people with epilepsy are a growing population that has been understudied in clinical epilepsy research. U.S. veterans are at a higher risk of epilepsy due to greater exposures including traumatic brain injury. Hispanic/Latino ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Hispanic/Latino people with epilepsy are a growing population that has been understudied in clinical epilepsy research. U.S. veterans are at a higher risk of epilepsy due to greater exposures including traumatic brain injury. Hispanic/Latino Veterans with Epilepsy (HL-VWEs) represent a growing population; however the treatment utilization patterns of this population have been vastly understudied.
    Methods: HL-VWE were identified from administrative databases during fiscal year 2019. Variables compared between Hispanic and non-Hispanic VWEs included demographics, rurality, service era, utilization of clinical services/investigations, and service-connected injury. Chi-square and Student's t tests were used for comparisons.
    Results: Among 56 556 VWEs, 3247 (5.7%) were HL. HL-VWEs were younger (59.2 vs 63.2 years; p < .01) and more commonly urban-dwelling (81.6% vs 63.2%, p < .01) compared to non-HL-VWEs. They were also more likely to have served in recent missions such as the Persian Gulf War and post- 9/11 wars (p < .01). HL-VWEs had a higher utilization of all neurology services examined including neurology clinic visits, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, electroencephalography (EEG), epilepsy monitoring, and comprehensive epilepsy care (p < .01 for all). HL-VWEs were more likely to visit an emergency room or have seizure-related hospitalizations (p < .01). HL-VWEs were more likely to have a service-connected disability greater or equal to 50% (p < .01).
    Significance: This study is one of the largest cohorts examining HL-VWEs. We found higher utilization of services in neurology, epilepsy, and neuroimaging by HL-VWEs. HL-VWE are younger, more commonly urban-dwelling, and more likely to have served during recent combat periods and have higher amounts of service-connected disability. Given that the proportion of Hispanic veterans is projected to rise over time, more research is needed to provide the best interventions and mitigate the long-term impact of epilepsy on this diverse patient group.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 216382-2
    ISSN 1528-1167 ; 0013-9580
    ISSN (online) 1528-1167
    ISSN 0013-9580
    DOI 10.1111/epi.17948
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  10. Article ; Online: Epilepsy surgery perceptions among general neurologists and epilepsy specialists: A survey.

    Haneef, Zulfi / Patel, Kamakshi / Nguyen, Angela / Kayal, Gina / Martini, Sharyl R / Sullivan-Baca, Erin

    Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

    2024  Volume 237, Page(s) 108151

    Abstract: Objective: Surgical intervention for drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) is a safe and efficacious evidence-based treatment. Yet, neurologists have historically revealed hesitance in referring patients for surgical evaluations. The present study surveyed ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Surgical intervention for drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) is a safe and efficacious evidence-based treatment. Yet, neurologists have historically revealed hesitance in referring patients for surgical evaluations. The present study surveyed general neurologists and epilepsy specialists to assess their views and process in referring patients for specialized epilepsy care and epilepsy surgery.
    Methods: A 14-item survey assessing epilepsy referrals and views of epilepsy surgery was distributed to all neurologists currently practicing in a large national integrated health system using REDCap. Responses were qualitatively analyzed and differences between general neurologists and epileptologists were assessed using chi-squared tests.
    Results: In total, 100 responses were received from 67 general neurologists and 33 epileptologists with several similarities and differences emerging between the two groups. Both groups endorsed surgery and neuromodulation as treatment options in DRE, felt that seizure frequency rather than duration was relevant in considering epilepsy surgery, and indicated patient preference as the largest barrier limiting epilepsy surgery. General neurologists were more likely to require ≥ 3 ASMs to fail to diagnose DRE compared to epileptologists (45% vs. 15%, p < 0.01) who more often required ≥ 2 ASMs to fail. Epileptologists were also more likely than neurologists to try a new ASM (75.8% vs. 53.7%, p < 0.05) or optimize the current ASM (75.8% vs. 49.3%, p < 0.05) in DRE. General neurologists were more likely to consider epilepsy surgery to be less efficacious (p = 0.001) or less safe (p < 0.05).
    Significance: Overall, neurologists appear to have generally positive opinions of epilepsy surgery, which is a change from prior literature and represents a changing landscape of views toward this intervention. Furthermore, epileptologists and general neurologists endorsed more similarities than differences in their opinions of surgery and steps to referral, which is another encouraging finding. Those gaps that remain between epileptologists and general neurologists, particularly in standards of ASM prescription, may be addressed by more consistent education about DRE and streamlining of surgical referral procedures.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Neurologists ; Epilepsy/diagnosis ; Epilepsy/surgery ; Drug Resistant Epilepsy ; Educational Status ; Emotions
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-05
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 193107-6
    ISSN 1872-6968 ; 0303-8467
    ISSN (online) 1872-6968
    ISSN 0303-8467
    DOI 10.1016/j.clineuro.2024.108151
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