Understanding Zika-Related Microcephaly in 843 Brazilian Children
This study looked at 843 children in Brazil who were born with microcephaly related to Zika virus infection.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics | SUDEP
Understanding Sleep Issues in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Researchers studied sleep patterns in people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a severe form of epilepsy that affects development and causes multiple types of seizures.
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Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Ketogenic Diet | New Studies | Pediatrics | Status Epilepticus
Understanding Refractory Status Epilepsy in Children
Researchers studied two specific types of epilepsy syndromes called New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE) and Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES) in children.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics
New Atlas Reveals Brain Pathways for Speech and Naming
Researchers studied how different parts of the brain work together during speech tasks, focusing on patients with drug-resistant epilepsy who were preparing for surgery.
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Probiotics May Help Reduce Seizures in Epilepsy Patients
Researchers studied the effects of probiotics on people with epilepsy by analyzing data from six clinical trials that included a total of 656 patients.
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Comorbidities | Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | New Studies
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Reduces Seizures and Migraines in Patients
In this study, researchers looked at the effects of a treatment called transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on patients who have both epilepsy and migraine.
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Tuber Burden Predicts Early Epilepsy Onset in Children
This study looked at children with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a condition that can cause growths in the brain and lead to epilepsy.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies
Targeting Deep Brain Stimulation for Better Epilepsy Outcomes
Researchers studied deep brain stimulation (DBS) as a treatment for people with epilepsy who do not respond to medications and cannot have surgery to remove the affected brain tissue.
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Jigsaw Technique Boosts Nursing Students’ Confidence in Epilepsy Care
This study looked at how different teaching methods affect nursing students’ understanding and attitudes toward managing seizures in children.
