Indigenous Ketogenic Diets for Kids with Epilepsy: Benefits and Risks
Researchers studied the use of special ketogenic diets designed for Indigenous children with epilepsy.
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New Insights on Treating Infantile and Epileptic Spasms
Researchers studied a condition called infantile and epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS), which affects infants and can lead to serious developmental issues.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Recent Research | Safety & First Aid
Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation Shows Promise for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Researchers studied the effectiveness of trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) as a treatment for people with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), which means their seizures do not respond to standard medications.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | Pediatrics | Recent Research | Status Epilepticus
Younger Children with SeLECTS Need More Treatment for Seizures
This study looked at children with a type of epilepsy called self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS).
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Melatonin Helps Children Sleep Better for EEG Tests
A study was conducted to compare two methods of inducing sleep for electroencephalography (EEG) tests in children with epilepsy.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Pediatrics | Recent Research
Fenfluramine Shows Promise for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Treatment
Researchers studied the effectiveness and safety of fenfluramine as a treatment for people with drug-resistant epilepsy, particularly those with conditions like Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
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Improving Genetic Testing Access for Infants with Epilepsy
Researchers studied the use of genetic testing for infants with epilepsy that starts before the age of two, particularly in developing countries where resources are limited.
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SSPOP Gene Mutations Linked to Epilepsy and Developmental Issues
In this study, researchers looked at the SSPOP gene and its connection to epilepsy and developmental disorders in children.
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Fenfluramine Shows Long-Term Benefits for Lennox-Gastaut Patients
This study looked at the long-term effects of a medication called fenfluramine on people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a type of epilepsy.
