Younger Children with SeLECTS Need More Treatment for Seizures
Source: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Summary
This study looked at children with a type of epilepsy called self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS). Researchers examined the medical records of 198 children diagnosed with SeLECTS between 2012 and 2023. They divided the children into two groups: those under 5 years old and those over 5 years old, to see how their experiences with the condition differed.
The findings showed that younger children (under 5) needed more medications to control their seizures compared to older children. They also took longer to achieve control over their seizures and for their brain activity, measured by EEG, to return to normal. Interestingly, older children had cases of a more severe condition called electrical status epilepticus in slow-wave sleep, but this was not seen in the younger group.
These results are important because they highlight that younger children with SeLECTS may face more challenges in managing their epilepsy. Understanding these differences can help doctors provide better care for children based on their age. However, the study has limitations, such as being based on past records, which means it may not capture all experiences or outcomes for every child with this condition.
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