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Jouko I. T. Isojärvi

Jouko I. T. Isojärvi

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Neuroscience

D-Index
58
Citations
10485
World Ranking
4211
National Ranking
27

Overview

Jouko I. T. Isojärvi is affiliated with the University of Oulu in Finland and has contributed to the field of medicine with a focus on epilepsy research and treatment. Their research spans several interconnected topics and subfields related to neurological conditions and pharmacology.

The main topics of Isojärvi's work include:

  • Epilepsy research and treatment
  • Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
  • Pregnancy and Medication Impact
  • Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
  • Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
  • Ion channel regulation and function

Their research falls primarily within the broader field of medicine, with particular attention to psychiatry and mental health, pediatrics, perinatology, child health, public health, environmental and occupational health, anesthesiology and pain medicine, as well as pulmonary and respiratory medicine.

The following are some of the recent papers authored or coauthored by Isojärvi, illustrating their engagement with epilepsy and pharmacology:

  • The interactions between reproductive hormones and epilepsy, 2021, Handbook of clinical neurology
  • A randomized phase 2b efficacy study in patients with seizure episodes with a predictable pattern using Staccato® alprazolam for rapid seizure termination, 2022, Epilepsia
  • A Two-Part, Phase 2b Efficacy Study of Staccato® Alprazolam Inhaler in Patients with Epilepsy with a Predictable Seizure Pattern: Topline Results from Part 2 (676), 2020, Neurology

Isojärvi has frequently published in venues such as:

  • Handbook of clinical neurology
  • Epilepsia
  • Neurology

Their frequent collaborators include researchers active in epilepsy and clinical neurology fields, notably:

  • Jacqueline A. French
  • Victor Biton
  • Hina Dave
  • Kamil Detyniecki
  • Michael Gelfand

Across these collaborations and publications, Isojärvi's work addresses clinical treatment modalities, mechanisms underlying epilepsy, and the effects of pharmacological agents used in seizure management. Their involvement in phase 2b clinical studies highlights a focus on advancing treatment options through rigorous clinical investigation.

Best Publications

  • Polycystic Ovaries and Hyperandrogenism in Women Taking Valproate for Epilepsy

    Jouko I. T. Isojärvi;Timo J. Laatikainen;Arto J. Pakarinen;Kaisa T. S. Juntunen

  • Obesity and endocrine disorders in women taking valproate for epilepsy

    Jouko I. T. Isojärvi;Timo J. Laatikainen;Mikael Knip;Arto J. Pakarinen

  • Valproate, lamotrigine, and insulin-mediated risks in women with epilepsy

    Jouko I. T. Isojärvi;Johanna Rättyä;Vilho V. Myllylä;Mikael Knip

  • Effect of epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs on male reproductive health.

    J. I.T. Isojärvi;E. Löfgren;K. S.T. Juntunen;A. J. Pakarinen

  • Effect of antiepileptic drugs on reproductive endocrine function in individuals with epilepsy.

    Jouko I. T. Isojärvi;Erik Taubøll;Andrew G. Herzog

  • An international multicenter randomized double-blind controlled trial of lamotrigine and sustained-release carbamazepine in the treatment of newly diagnosed epilepsy in the elderly

    Erik Saetre;Emilio Perucca;Jouko Isojärvi;Leif Gjerstad

  • A Pooled Analysis of Lacosamide Clinical Trial Data Grouped by Mechanism of Action of Concomitant Antiepileptic Drugs

    John-Kenneth Sake;David Hebert;Jouko Isojärvi;Pamela Doty

  • Reproductive effects of valproate, carbamazepine, and oxcarbazepine in men with epilepsy

    J. Rättyä;J. Turkka;A. J. Pakarinen;M. Knip

  • Heart rate dynamics in refractory and well controlled temporal lobe epilepsy

    H Ansakorpi;J T Korpelainen;H V Huikuri;U Tolonen

  • Serum hormones in male epileptic patients receiving anticonvulsant medication.

    Jouko I. T. Isojärvi;Arto J. Pakarinen;Pekka J. Ylipalosaari;Vilho V. Myllylä

  • Valproate-induced hyperandrogenism during pubertal maturation in girls with epilepsy.

    Leena K. Vainionpää;Johanna Rättyä;Mikael Knip;Juha S. Tapanainen

  • Interictal cardiovascular autonomic responses in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy

    Hanna Ansakorpi;Juha T. Korpelainen;Kalervo Suominen;Uolevi Tolonen

  • Deutetrabenazine for treatment of involuntary movements in patients with tardive dyskinesia (AIM-TD): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial.

    Karen E. Anderson;David Stamler;Mat D. Davis;Stewart A. Factor

  • Thyroid Function in Girls with Epilepsy with Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine, or Valproate Monotherapy and after Withdrawal of Medication

    Leena K. Vainionpää;Kirsi Mikkonen;Johanna Rättyä;Mikael Knip

  • Altered ovarian function and cardiovascular risk factors in valproate-treated women

    Jouko I.T Isojärvi;Erik Taubøll;Arto J Pakarinen;Johan van Parys

  • Serum insulin and leptin levels in valproate-associated obesity.

    Virpi Pylvänen;Mikael Knip;Arto Pakarinen;Mervi Kotila

  • The effects of valproate, carbamazepine, and oxcarbazepine on growth and sexual maturation in girls with epilepsy.

    Johanna Rättyä;Leena Vainionpää;Mikael Knip;Peter Lanning

  • Reproductive dysfunction in women with epilepsy: recommendations for evaluation and management

    Juergen Bauer;J. I T Isojärvi;A. G. Herzog;M. Reuber

  • Epilepsy-related clinical characteristics and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Olli Nevalainen;Hanna Ansakorpi;Mikko Simola;Jani Raitanen

  • Perceived benefits of sharing health data between people with epilepsy on an online platform.

    Paul Wicks;Dorothy L. Keininger;Michael P. Massagli;Christine de la Loge

  • Thyroid function in men taking carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, or valproate for epilepsy.

    Jouko I. T. Isojärvi;Jukka Turkka;Arto J. Pakarinen;Mervi Kotila

  • Insulin-related metabolic changes during treatment with valproate in patients with epilepsy

    Virpi Pylvänen;Arto Pakarinen;Mikael Knip;Jouko Isojärvi

Frequent Co-Authors

Erik Taubøll
Erik Taubøll Oslo University Hospital
Jukka Peltola
Jukka Peltola Tampere University
Leif Gjerstad
Leif Gjerstad Oslo University Hospital
Andrew G. Herzog
Andrew G. Herzog Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Marjo-Riitta Järvelin
Marjo-Riitta Järvelin Imperial College London
Selim R. Benbadis
Selim R. Benbadis University of South Florida
Elinor Ben-Menachem
Elinor Ben-Menachem University of Gothenburg
Nathan B. Fountain
Nathan B. Fountain University of Virginia
Jacqueline A. French
Jacqueline A. French New York University
Christian E. Elger
Christian E. Elger University Hospital Bonn

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