Unreported Lab Data Hinders Care for Pediatric Epilepsy Patients
Researchers studied how often unreported information about genetic changes, known as variants of uncertain significance (VUS), is found in children with epilepsy.
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Gamma Stimulation May Boost Cognitive Function in Alzheimer’s Patients
Researchers studied the effects of gamma rhythm stimulation, specifically at 40 Hz, on cognitive function in people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
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Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | Ketogenic Diet | Pediatrics | Recent Research
BCKDK Gene Mutations Linked to Autism and Developmental Delays
This study looked at four children who had mutations in a specific gene called BCKDK.
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New Biomarkers Found for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Using Imaging
Researchers conducted a systematic review to explore how advanced imaging techniques can identify neuro-inflammatory biomarkers in people with epilepsy who do not respond to medication.
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Recovery Position for Seizures: Guidelines Are Conflicting
This study looked at how first aid guidelines recommend using the recovery position (RP) for people having generalized seizures.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | Pediatrics | Recent Research
7T MRI Improves Lesion Detection in Pediatric Epilepsy
This study looked at how well ultra-high field 7T MRI works for children with drug-resistant focal epilepsy.
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Better Diet May Lower Risk of Epilepsy
Researchers studied the link between diet quality and the likelihood of developing epilepsy using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey collected between 2013 and 2018.
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New Genetic Variant Linked to Infantile Spasms and Hypotonia
This study focused on a genetic variant in a gene called CCDC82 and its link to neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly in a young boy with serious health issues.
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New Insights on Treating Epilepsy in CDKL5 Disorder
Researchers studied the effectiveness of antiseizure medications (ASMs) for treating epilepsy in children with Cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 deficiency disorder (CDD), a serious condition that often leads to drug-resistant seizures.
