Publications
Selected publications
- Morbidity and mortality risks associated with valproate withdrawal in young men and women with epilepsy. (Journal article - 2024)
- Predicting seizure recurrence from medical records using large language models (Journal article - 2023)
- A treatable cause of dizziness: vestibular paroxysmia. (Journal article - 2023)
- Case-control study developing Scottish Epilepsy Deaths Study Score to predict epilepsy-related death (Journal article - 2023)
- A national study of epilepsy-related deaths in Scotland: Trends, mechanisms, and avoidable deaths (Journal article - 2021)
- The accuracy of using administrative healthcare data to identify epilepsy cases: A systematic review of validation studies (Journal article - 2020)
- Levetiracetam add-on for drug-resistant focal epilepsy: an updated Cochrane Review (Journal article - 2012)
2024
F*, an interpretable transformation of the F measure, equates to the critical success index
Mbizvo, G. K., & Larner, A. J. (2024). F*, an interpretable transformation of the F measure, equates to the critical success index. Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences, 1(1). doi:10.1080/29937574.2024.2326685
An international study to investigate and optimise the safety of discontinuing valproate in young men and women with epilepsy: Protocol.
Mbizvo, G. K., Martin, G. P., Sperrin, M., Bonnett, L. J., Schofield, P., Buchan, I., . . . Marson, A. G. (2024). An international study to investigate and optimise the safety of discontinuing valproate in young men and women with epilepsy: Protocol.. PloS one, 19(8), e0306226. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0306226
Association of antiseizure medications and adverse cardiovascular events: A global health federated network analysis
Mayer, J., Mbizvo, G. K., Bucci, T., Marson, A., & Lip, G. Y. H. (n.d.). Association of antiseizure medications and adverse cardiovascular events: A global health federated network analysis. Epilepsia. doi:10.1111/epi.17922
Morbidity and mortality risks associated with valproate withdrawal in young men and women with epilepsy.
Mbizvo, G. K., Bucci, T., Lip, G. Y. H., & Marson, A. G. (2024). Morbidity and mortality risks associated with valproate withdrawal in young men and women with epilepsy.. Brain : a journal of neurology, awae128. doi:10.1093/brain/awae128
Morbidity and mortality risks associated with valproate withdrawal in men and women aged 16–54 years with epilepsy: an international cohort study of electronic health data
Mbizvo, G. K., Bucci, T., Lip, G. Y. H., & Marson, A. G. (n.d.). Morbidity and mortality risks associated with valproate withdrawal in men and women aged 16–54 years with epilepsy: an international cohort study of electronic health data. Brain: a journal of neurology.
On the dependence of the critical success index (CSI) on prevalence
Mbizvo, G. K., & Larner, A. (2024). On the dependence of the critical success index (CSI) on prevalence. Diagnostics. doi:10.3390/diagnostics14050545
2023
Critical success index or F measure to validate the accuracy of administrative healthcare data identifying epilepsy in deceased adults in Scotland
Mbizvo, G. K., Simpson, C. R., Duncan, S. E., Chin, R. F. M., & Larner, A. J. (2023). Critical success index or F measure to validate the accuracy of administrative healthcare data identifying epilepsy in deceased adults in Scotland. Epilepsy Research. doi:10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2023.107275
Predicting seizure recurrence from medical records using large language models
Mbizvo, G., & Buchan, I. (2023). Predicting seizure recurrence from medical records using large language models. The Lancet: Digital Health. doi:10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00205-4
An International Cohort Study Assessing the Morbidity and Mortality Risks of Valproate Withdrawal in Men and Women Aged 16–54 Years with Epilepsy
Mbizvo, G., Bucci, T., Lip, G., & Marson, A. (2023). An International Cohort Study Assessing the Morbidity and Mortality Risks of Valproate Withdrawal in Men and Women Aged 16–54 Years with Epilepsy.
Epilepsy-related mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of routine Scottish data.
Mbizvo, G. K., Schnier, C., Ramsay, J., Duncan, S. E., & Chin, R. F. (2023). Epilepsy-related mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study of routine Scottish data.. Seizure, 110, 160-168. doi:10.1016/j.seizure.2023.06.010
A treatable cause of dizziness: vestibular paroxysmia.
Mbizvo, G. K., & Larner, A. J. (2023). A treatable cause of dizziness: vestibular paroxysmia.. Lancet (London, England), 402(10398), e8. doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(23)01243-6
Epilepsy-Heart Syndrome: Incidence and Clinical Outcomes of Cardiac Complications in patients with Epilepsy
Bucci, T., Mbizvo, G., Rivera-Caravaca, J. M., Mayer, J., Marson, A., Abdul Rahim, A. H., & Lip, G. (2023). Epilepsy-Heart Syndrome: Incidence and Clinical Outcomes of Cardiac Complications in patients with Epilepsy. Current Problems in Cardiology. doi:10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.101868
Case-control study developing Scottish Epilepsy Deaths Study Score to predict epilepsy-related death
Mbizvo, G. K., Schnier, C., Simpson, C. R., Duncan, S. E., & Chin, R. F. M. (2023). Case-control study developing Scottish Epilepsy Deaths Study Score to predict epilepsy-related death. BRAIN, 146(6), 2418-2430. doi:10.1093/brain/awac463
Using Critical Success Index or Gilbert Skill score as composite measures of positive predictive value and sensitivity in diagnostic accuracy studies: weather forecasting informing epilepsy research.
Mbizvo, G. K., Bennett, K. H., Simpson, C. R., Duncan, S. E., Chin, R. F. M., & Larner, A. J. (2023). Using Critical Success Index or Gilbert Skill score as composite measures of positive predictive value and sensitivity in diagnostic accuracy studies: weather forecasting informing epilepsy research.. Epilepsia. doi:10.1111/epi.17537
SEDS Scoring tool
Mbizvo, G. (2023). SEDS Scoring tool [Computer Software]. Retrieved from https://martynakrysinska.github.io/seds-scoring-tool/
An International Cohort Study Assessing the Morbidity and Mortality Risks of Valproate Withdrawal in Men and Women Aged 16–54 Years with Epilepsy
2022
The Scottish Epilepsy Deaths Study Score (SEDS Score): a risk prediction model for epilepsy-related deaths
Mbizvo, G., Schnier, C., Simpson, C., Chin, R., & Duncan, S. (2022). The Scottish Epilepsy Deaths Study Score (SEDS Score): a risk prediction model for epilepsy-related deaths. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 93(9), e2.181. doi:10.1136/jnnp-2022-abn2.35
Stimulant and non-stimulant drug therapy for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and epilepsy.
Eaton, C., Yong, K., Walter, V., Mbizvo, G. K., Rhodes, S., & Chin, R. F. (2022). Stimulant and non-stimulant drug therapy for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and epilepsy.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 7, CD013136. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd013136.pub2
137 Accuracy of using administrative data to identify epilepsy cases: a systematic review of validation studies
Mbizvo, G. K., Bennett, K., Schnier, C., Simpson, C. R., Duncan, S. E., & Chin, R. F. M. (2022). 137 Accuracy of using administrative data to identify epilepsy cases: a systematic review of validation studies. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 93(6), A53.2-A53. doi:10.1136/jnnp-2022-abn.170
138 Levetiracetam add-on for drug-resistant focal epilepsy: an updated Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis
Mbizvo, G., Chandrasekar, B., Nevitt, S., Dixon, P., Hutton, J., & Marson, A. (2022). 138 Levetiracetam add-on for drug-resistant focal epilepsy: an updated Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis. In Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry Vol. 93 (pp. A53.3-A53). BMJ. doi:10.1136/jnnp-2022-abn.171
Epilepsy-related causes of mortality in people with epilepsy: a systematic review of systematic reviews
Mbizvo, G. K., Bennett, K., Simpson, C. R., Duncan, S. E., & Chin, R. F. M. (2022). Epilepsy-related causes of mortality in people with epilepsy: a systematic review of systematic reviews. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 93(6), A9.2-A9. doi:10.1136/jnnp-2022-abn.26
The Scottish Epilepsy Deaths Study Score (SEDS Score): a risk prediction model for epilepsy-related deaths
Mbizvo, G., Schnier, C., Simpson, C., Chin, R., & Duncan, S. (2022). The Scottish Epilepsy Deaths Study Score (SEDS Score): a risk prediction model for epilepsy-related deaths. In http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jnnp-2022-abn2.35 Vol. 4 (pp. 1130-1245). Harrogate.
Isolated headache is not a reliable indicator for brain cancer.
Mbizvo, G. K., & Larner, A. J. (2022). Isolated headache is not a reliable indicator for brain cancer.. Clinical medicine (London, England), 22(1), 92-93. doi:10.7861/clinmed.let.22.1.2
Seronegative autoimmune limbic encephalitis with psychiatric symptoms
Asgari, S., Gashirai, M., Smith, J., & Alusi, S. (2022). Seronegative autoimmune limbic encephalitis with psychiatric symptoms. PROGRESS IN NEUROLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY, 26(1), 14-17. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2021
A national study of epilepsy-related deaths in Scotland: Trends, mechanisms, and avoidable deaths
Mbizvo, G. K., Schnier, C., Simpson, C. R., Chin, R. F. M., & Duncan, S. E. (2021). A national study of epilepsy-related deaths in Scotland: Trends, mechanisms, and avoidable deaths. EPILEPSIA, 62(11), 2667-2684. doi:10.1111/epi.17065
Receiver operating characteristic plot and area under the curve with binary classifiers: pragmatic analysis of cognitive screening instruments.
Mbizvo, G. K., & Larner, A. J. (2021). Receiver operating characteristic plot and area under the curve with binary classifiers: pragmatic analysis of cognitive screening instruments.. Neurodegenerative disease management, 11(5), 353-360. doi:10.2217/nmt-2021-0013
ROC plot and AUC with binary classifiers: pragmatic analysis of cognitive screening instruments
Epilepsy and prion diseases: A narrative review.
Mbizvo, G. K., Ziso, B., & Larner, A. J. (2021). Epilepsy and prion diseases: A narrative review.. Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 115, 107630. doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107630
2020
Validating the accuracy of administrative healthcare data identifying epilepsy in deceased adults: A Scottish data linkage study
Mbizvo, G. K., Schnier, C., Simpson, C. R., Duncan, S. E., & Chin, R. F. M. (2020). Validating the accuracy of administrative healthcare data identifying epilepsy in deceased adults: A Scottish data linkage study. EPILEPSY RESEARCH, 167. doi:10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2020.106462
A nationwide, retrospective, data-linkage, cohort study of epilepsy and incident dementia
Schnier, C., Duncan, S., Wilkinson, T., Mbizvo, G. K., & Chin, R. F. M. (2020). A nationwide, retrospective, data-linkage, cohort study of epilepsy and incident dementia. NEUROLOGY, 95(12), E1686-E1693. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000010358
The accuracy of using administrative healthcare data to identify epilepsy cases: A systematic review of validation studies
Mbizvo, G. K., Bennett, K. H., Schnier, C., Simpson, C. R., Duncan, S. E., & Chin, R. F. M. (2020). The accuracy of using administrative healthcare data to identify epilepsy cases: A systematic review of validation studies. EPILEPSIA, 61(7), 1319-1335. doi:10.1111/epi.16547
Levetiracetam add-on for drug-resistant focal epilepsy
Mbizvo, G. K., Chandrasekar, B., Nevitt, S. J., Dixon, P., Hutton, J. L., & Marson, A. G. (2020). Levetiracetam add-on for drug-resistant focal epilepsy. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (6). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD001901.pub3
Ictal asystole - a letter within a letter
Mbizvo, G. K., Derry, C., & Davenport, R. (2020). Ictal asystole - a letter within a letter. JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF EDINBURGH, 50(2), 207-208. doi:10.4997/JRCPE.2020.230
Secular trends in adult epilepsy-related and potentially avoidable mortality in Scotland: a nationwide population-based study
Mbizvo, G., Schnier, C., Simpson, C. R., Duncan, S. E., & Chin, R. F. (2020). Secular trends in adult epilepsy-related and potentially avoidable mortality in Scotland: a nationwide population-based study. In EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY Vol. 27 (pp. 61). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2019
FACIAL TWITCHING, BREATHLESSNESS AND FEVER: AN UNEXPECTED AND POTENTIALLY LETHAL TRIAD
Mbizvo, G. K., Lentell, I., Leen, C., Roddie, H., Derry, C., Duncan, S., & Rannikmae, K. (2019). FACIAL TWITCHING, BREATHLESSNESS AND FEVER: AN UNEXPECTED AND POTENTIALLY LETHAL TRIAD. In JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY Vol. 90 (pp. E36-E37). doi:10.1136/jnnp-2019-ABN-2.91
THE SCOTTISH EPILEPSY DEATHS STUDY (SEDS): IDENTIFYING AVOIDABLE EPILEPSY-RELATED DEATHS
Mbizvo, G. K., Schnier, C., Simpson, C. R., Chin, R. F. M., & Duncan, S. E. (2019). THE SCOTTISH EPILEPSY DEATHS STUDY (SEDS): IDENTIFYING AVOIDABLE EPILEPSY-RELATED DEATHS. In JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY Vol. 90 (pp. E16-E17). doi:10.1136/jnnp-2019-ABN-2.28
Epilepsy-related and other causes of mortality in people with epilepsy: A systematic review of systematic reviews
Mbizvo, G. K., Bennett, K., Simpson, C. R., Duncan, S. E., & Chin, R. F. M. (2019). Epilepsy-related and other causes of mortality in people with epilepsy: A systematic review of systematic reviews. EPILEPSY RESEARCH, 157. doi:10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2019.106192
ASSOCIATION OF EPILEPSY WITH DEMENTIA: A RETROSPECTIVE NATIONWIDE DATA LINKAGE COHORT STUDY
Schnier, C., Mbizvo, G. K., Wilkinson, T., Duncan, S. E., & Chin, R. F. M. (2019). ASSOCIATION OF EPILEPSY WITH DEMENTIA: A RETROSPECTIVE NATIONWIDE DATA LINKAGE COHORT STUDY. In JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH Vol. 73 (pp. A55). doi:10.1136/jech-2019-SSMabstracts.115
Epilepsia partialis continua complicated by disseminated tuberculosis and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: a case report
Mbizvo, G. K., Lentell, I. C., Leen, C., Roddie, H., Derry, C. P., Duncan, S. E., & Rannikmae, K. (2019). Epilepsia partialis continua complicated by disseminated tuberculosis and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: a case report. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL CASE REPORTS, 13(1). doi:10.1186/s13256-019-2092-x
Epilepsy-Related Deaths Are A Major Public Health Problem: Results From A National Study Using Linked Administrative Health Data To Determine The Burden Of Epilepsy-Related Deaths And The Proportion That Are Potentially Avoidable
Mbizvo, G. K., Schnier, C., Simpson, C. R., Duncan, S. E., & Chin, R. F. (2019). Epilepsy-Related Deaths Are A Major Public Health Problem: Results From A National Study Using Linked Administrative Health Data To Determine The Burden Of Epilepsy-Related Deaths And The Proportion That Are Potentially Avoidable. In EPILEPSIA Vol. 60 (pp. 73-74). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Ictal asystole: a diagnostic and management conundrum
Mbizvo, G. K., Derry, C., & Davenport, R. (2019). Ictal asystole: a diagnostic and management conundrum. JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF EDINBURGH, 49(2), 128-131. doi:10.4997/JRCPE.2019.209
2018
ICTAL ASYSTOLE: RETURN TO THE HISTORY
Gashirai, M., Chris, D., & Richard, D. (2018). ICTAL ASYSTOLE: RETURN TO THE HISTORY. In JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY Vol. 89. doi:10.1136/jnnp-2018-ABN.21
Stimulant and non-stimulant drug therapy for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and epilepsy
Walter, V., Mbizvo, G. K., & Chin, R. F. M. (n.d.). Stimulant and non-stimulant drug therapy for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and epilepsy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd013136
Diagnosis and management of sleep-related epilepsy in adults
Mbizvo, G. K., & Derry, C. (2018). Diagnosis and management of sleep-related epilepsy in adults. Practitioner, 262(1818), 11-17.
Accuracy and utility of using administrative healthcare databases to identify people with epilepsy: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mbizvo, G. K., Bennett, K., Simpson, C. R., Duncan, S. E., & Chin, R. F. M. (2018). Accuracy and utility of using administrative healthcare databases to identify people with epilepsy: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ OPEN, 8(6). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020824
Secular Trends in Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) and Other Epilepsy-Related Deaths in Adults: A Nationwide Population-Based Study
Mbizvo, G. K., Simpson, C. R., Duncan, S. E., & Chin, R. F. (2018). Secular Trends in Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) and Other Epilepsy-Related Deaths in Adults: A Nationwide Population-Based Study. In EPILEPSIA Vol. 59 (pp. S26). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2017
Relapsing polychondritis complicated by cognitive dysfunction: two distinct clinical phenotypes?
Ellis, R. J. B., Mbizvo, G. K., Jacob, A., Doran, M., & Larner, A. J. (2017). Relapsing polychondritis complicated by cognitive dysfunction: two distinct clinical phenotypes?. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 127(2), 124-134. doi:10.3109/00207454.2016.1151880
<i>When breath becomes air</i>
Mbizvo, G. K., & Leighton, D. J. (2017). <i>When breath becomes air</i>. Practical Neurology, 17(4), 335. doi:10.1136/practneurol-2017-001703
2015
CEREBRAL VASCULITIS HISTOPATHOLOGY IN RELAPSING POLYCHONDRITIS
Mbizvo, G. K., Ellis, R. J. B., Michael, B. D., Rathi, N., Doran, M., & Crooks, D. (2015). CEREBRAL VASCULITIS HISTOPATHOLOGY IN RELAPSING POLYCHONDRITIS. In JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY Vol. 86. doi:10.1136/jnnp-2015-312379.136
DURAL AVM AS A CAUSE OF RAISED PRESSURE SYMPTOMS IN TREATED CVST
Abdel-Aziz, K., Mirza, N., Mbizvo, G., Putharan, M., & Krishnan, A. (2015). DURAL AVM AS A CAUSE OF RAISED PRESSURE SYMPTOMS IN TREATED CVST. In JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY Vol. 86. doi:10.1136/jnnp-2015-312379.75
Placebo responses in longstanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mbizvo, G. K., Nolan, S. J., Nurmikko, T. J., & Goebel, A. (2015). Placebo responses in longstanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Pain, 16(2), 99-115. doi:10.1016/j.jpain.2014.11.008
2014
The adverse effects profile of levetiracetam in epilepsy: a more detailed look
Mbizvo, G. K., Dixon, P., Hutton, J. L., & Marson, A. G. (2014). The adverse effects profile of levetiracetam in epilepsy: a more detailed look. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 124(9), 627-634. doi:10.3109/00207454.2013.866951
2013
Placebo responses in longstanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mbizvo, G. K., Nolan, S. J., Nurmikko, T. J., & Goebel, A. (2013). Placebo responses in longstanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. In Complex Regional Pain Syndrome 2013, International Scientific and Clinical Meeting. (pp. 20). Bath: International Association for the Study of PAIN and the Sympathetic Nervous System.
2012
Levetiracetam add-on for drug-resistant focal epilepsy: an updated Cochrane Review
Mbizvo, G. K., Dixon, P., Hutton, J. L., & Marson, A. G. (2012). Levetiracetam add-on for drug-resistant focal epilepsy: an updated Cochrane Review. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (9). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD001901.pub2
2011
PTMS68 Navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation mapping of the primary motor cortex in patients with complex regional pain syndrome: a pilot study
Mbizvo, G., Powell, A., Sacco, P., & Nurmikko, T. (2011). PTMS68 Navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation mapping of the primary motor cortex in patients with complex regional pain syndrome: a pilot study. Clinical Neurophysiology, 122, S199. doi:10.1016/s1388-2457(11)60721-9