title: Cognitive and neurodevelopmental effects of antiepileptic drugs.
abstract: This article primarily represents the contributions of two young investigators to the understanding of the neuropsychological consequences of epilepsy and its treatment. The authors have reviewed two key areas of importance: the complex relationship between cognitive dysfunction and epilepsy and the risks of cognitive dysfunction in children as a consequence of in utero exposure to antiepileptic drug treatment. The work of two young investigators is presented and future research needs are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Division of Clinical Psychology, School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: Rebecca L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Bromley
authors.forename: Beth A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Leeman
authors.forename: Gus A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: Kimford J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Meador
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001921:Brain / Q000187:drug effects / Q000196:embryology / Q000254:growth & development*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D047109:Fetal Development / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D009480:Neuropharmacology / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D011247:Pregnancy; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants