Publications - Joseph I . Sirven, M.D.

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1. Sirven JI. Review of The educational kit on epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav 2009 Sep; 16(1):181.
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2. Neiman ES, Noe KH, Drazkowsi JF, Sirven JI, Roarke MC. Utility of subtraction ictal SPECT when video-EEG fails to distinguish atypical psychogenic and epileptic seizures. Epilepsy Behav 2009 Jun; 15(2):208-12.
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3. Neiman ES, Noe KH, Drazkowski JF, Sirven JI, Roarke MC. Utility of subtraction ictal SPECT when video-EEG fails to distinguish atypical psychogenic and epileptic seizures. Epilepsy Behav 2009 Jun; 15(2):208-12. Epub 2009 Feb 27.
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4. Shareef YS, McKinnon JH, Gauthier SM, Noe KH, Sirven JI, Drazkowski JF. Counseling for driving restrictions in epilepsy and other causes of temporary impairment of consciousness: how are we doing? Epilepsy Behav 2009 Mar; 14(3):550-2. Epub 2009 Jan 20.
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5. Sirven JI. Epilepsy and exercising: Another Brick in the Wall. Epilepsy & Behavior 2009 Jan; 14(1):1-2.
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6. Neiman ES, Noe KH, Seyffert M, Drazkowski JF, Sirven JI, Tapsell L, Chokroverty S. Lifelong and new nocturnal events found to be right frontal lobe epilepsy secondary to a cortical dysplasia. Sleep Medicine 2009.
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7. Neiman ES, Noe KH, Drazkowski JF, Sirven JI, Roarke MC. Utility of subtraction ictal SPECT when video EEG fails to distinguish atypical psychogenic and epileptic seizures. Epilepsy Behav 2009; 15(2):208-212.
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8. Hoerth MT, Wellik KE, Demaerschalk BM, Drazkowski JF, Noe KH, Sirven JI, Wingerchuk DM. Clinical predictors of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: a critically appraised topic. Neurologist 2008 Jul; 14(4):266-70.
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9. Ramsay RE, Uthman B, Pryor FM, Rowan AJ, Bainbridge J, Spitz M, Sirven JI, Frederick TE. Topiramate in older patients with partial-onset seizures: a pilot double-blind, dose-comparison study. Epilepsia 2008 Jul; 49(7):1180-5.
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10. Ramsay RE, Uthman B, Pryor FM, Rowan AJ, Bainbridge J, Spitz M, Sirven JI, Frederick TE. Topiramate in older patients with partial-onset seizures: a pilot double-blind, dose-comparison study. Epilepsia 2008 Jul; 49(7):1180-5.
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11. Hoerth MT, Wellik KE, Demaerschalk BM, Drazkowski JF, Noe KH, Sirven JI, Wingerchuk DM. Clinical predictors of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: a critically appraised topic. Neurologist 2008 Jul; 14(4):266-70.
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12. Vossler DG, Conry JA, Murphy JV, ZNS-5021505 PME Study Group. Zonisamide for the treatment of myoclonic seizures in progressive myoclonic epilepsy: an open-label study. Epileptic Disord 2008 Mar; 10(1):31-4.
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13. Vossler DG, Conry JA, Murphy JV, ZNS-502/505 PME Study Group. Zonisamide for the treatment of myoclonic seizures in progressive myoclonic epilepsy: an open-label study. Epileptic Disord 2008 Mar; 10(1):31-4.
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14. Sirven JI, Drazkowski JF, Noe KH. Seizures among public figures: lessons learned from the epilepsy of Pope Pius IX. Mayo Clin Proc 2007 Dec; 82(12):1535-40.
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15. Sirven JI, Drazkowski JF, Noe KH. Seizures among public figures: lessons learned from the epilepsy of Pope Pius IX. Mayo Clin Proc 2007 Dec; 82(12):1535-40.
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16. Hoerth M, Drazkowski J, Sirven J, Hinni M, Smith B, Labiner D. Vocal cord paralysis after vagus nerve stimulator battery replacement successfully treated with medialization thyroplasty. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2007 Nov; 109(9):788-90. Epub 2007 Aug 13.
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17. Hoerth M, Drazkowski J, Sirven J, Hinni M, Smith B, Labiner D. Vocal cord paralysis after vagus nerve stimulator battery replacement successfully treated with medialization thyroplasty. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2007 Nov; 109(9):788-90 Epub 2007 Aug 13.
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18. Lynam L, Lyons MK, Drazkowski JF, Sirven JI, Noe K, Zimmerman RS, Wilkens J. Frequency of seizures in patients with newly diagnosed brain tumors: a retrospective review. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2007 Sep; 109(7):634-8.
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19. Lynam LM, Lyons MK, Drazkowski JF, Sirven JI, Noe KH, Zimmerman RS, Wilkens JA. Frequency of seizures in patients with newly diagnosed brain tumors: a retrospective review. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2007 Sep; 109(7):634-8. Epub 2007 Jun 29.
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20. Sirven JI, Wingerchuk DM Guest Editors. Questions for the Consultant. Semin Neurol 2007 Sep; 27(4):301.
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21. Sirven JI. Alternative therapies for seizures: promises and dangers. Semin Neurol 2007 Sep; 27(4):325-30.
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22. Sirven JI, Fife TD, Wingerchuk DM, Drazkowski JF. Second-generation antiepileptic drugs' impact on balance: A meta-analysis. Mayo Clin Proc 2007 Jan; 82(1):40-7.
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23. Sirven JI. Alternative therapies for seizures: promises and dangers. Seminars in Neurology. 2007; 27(4):325.
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24. Sirven JI. Geriatric epilepsy: challenge of diagnosis. Clinical Geriatrics 2007; 15(suppl 1):S1-S2.
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25. Sirven JI. Diagnosing and treating epilepsy in older adults. Clinical Geriatrics 2007; 15 (suppl 1):1-12.
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26. Sirven JI. Dangerous duo: antiepileptics plus herbals. Current Psychiatry 2007; 6(7):116-117.
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27. Sheth RD, Drazkowski JF, Sirven JI, Gidal BE, Hermann BP. Protracted ictal confusion in elderly patients. Arch Neurol 2006 Apr; 63(4):529-32.
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28. Sirven JI, Sperling M, Wingerchuk DM. Early versus late antiepileptic drug withdrawal for people with epilepsy in remission. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006 Apr 19;(2).
29. Caspermeyer JJ, Sylvester EJ, Drazkowski JF, Watson GL, Sirven JI. Evaluation of stigmatizing language and medical errors in neurology coverage by US newspapers. Mayo Clin Proc 2006 Mar; 81(3):300-6.
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30. Castillo P, Woodruff B, Caselli R, Vernino S, Lucchinetti C, Swanson J, Noseworthy J, Aksamit A, Carter J, Sirven J, Hunder G, Fatourechi V, Mokri B, Drubach D, Pittock S, Lennon V, Boeve B. Steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis. Arch Neurol 2006 Feb; 63(2):197-202.
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31. Sirven JI, Sperling M, Wingerchuk DM. Early versus late antiepileptic drug withdrawal for people with epilepsy in remission. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006 Jan 25;(1):
32. Sirven JI, Sperling M, Wingerchuk DM. Early versus late antiepileptic drug withdrawal for people with epilepsy in remission. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006; (3).
33. Sirven JI, Sperling M, Wingerchuk DM. Early versus late antiepileptic drug withdrawal for people with epilepsy in remission. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005; (2).
34. Sirven JI, Sperling M, Wingerchuk DM. Early versus late antiepileptic drug withdrawal for people with epilepsy in remission. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005; (1).
35. Sirven JI, Sperling M, Wingerchuk DM. Early versus late antiepileptic drug withdrawal for people with epilepsy in remission. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2004; (2).
36. Sirven JI, Sperling M, Wingerchuk DM. Early versus late antiepileptic drug withdrawal for people with epilepsy in remission. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2004; (3).
37. Sirven JI, Sperling M, Wingerchuk DM. Early versus late antiepileptic drug withdrawal for people with epilepsy in remission. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2004; (4).
38. Sirven JI, Zimmerman RS. Questions for the consultant: Seizures and epilepsy. Semin Neurol 2003 Sep; 23(3):285-94.
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39. Sirven JI, Zimmerman RS, Carter JL, Drazkowski JF, Larson JS. MRI changes in status epilepticus. Neurology 2003 Jun 10; 60(11):1866.
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40. Drazkowski J, Sirven J, Blum D. Symptoms of B-12 deficiency can occur in women of childbearing age supplemented with folate. Neurology 2002 May 28; 58(10):1572-3.
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41. Sirven JI, Liporace JD. New antiepileptic drugs. Overcoming the limitations of traditional therapy. Postgrad Med 1997 Jul; 102(1):147-50, 155, 159-60 passim.
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