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ArticleEpilepsy currents2026

Best Practices in Clinical Epilepsy Symposium | Mortality in Epilepsy: Challenges and Interventions.

Yinchen Song, Angela Wabulya, Jessica Sabino, Megan Keeler, Sara Preisendanz, Avani C Modi, Meghann Kelly

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Article in Epilepsy currents, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Yinchen SongDepartment of Neurology, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5820-0353
Angela WabulyaDepartment of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Jessica SabinoDepartment of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Megan KeelerDepartment of Neurology, Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8134-6145
Sara PreisendanzClinical Nutrition Services and Department of Neurology, Children's National Health System, Washington, DC, USA.
Avani C ModiDivision of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati-College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
Meghann KellyDepartment of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2296-3638

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Epilepsy-related mortality, including Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy and suicide, is a crucial topic within the interdisciplinary scope of caring for people with epilepsy (PWE). This review highlights best practices that emphasize proactive education for patients, caregivers, and communities, as well as evidence-based strategies and interventions for seizure management aimed at reducing mortality risk. It further underscores the essential contribution of the multidisciplinary care team in managing epilepsy-related mortality, highlighting considerations such as comorbid behavioral health conditions, challenges with treatment adherence, the use of the ketogenic diet, and the impact of social determinants of health and health disparities on historically marginalized populations. The authors provide actionable insights to address these challenges and barriers and enhance the outcomes and quality of life for PWE and their loved ones.

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adherencehealth disparitiesketogenic dietmortalitysocial determinants of healthSUDEPsuicide risk

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PMCPMC13008791

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