Childhood Epilepsy in Cameroon: Key Findings and Impacts
This study focused on childhood epilepsy in Cameroon, examining the clinical patterns, factors that predict seizure control, and the impact on education.
Pediatrics
This hub covers pediatric epilepsy in infants, kids, and teens, including diagnosis, syndromes, development, school plans, and safety. New studies translated into clear takeaways for parents.
What you’ll find in this topic:
- Plain-language summaries of new epilepsy studies
- What the research means for real life
- Practical questions to ask your neurologist
- Related topics you can explore next
Pediatrics: What Families Usually Want to Know
- What’s different about epilepsy in infants, kids, and teens
- Common causes, including genetic syndromes and brain development issues
- When to push for a specialty epilepsy center
- School plans, sports, and day-to-day safety
Common Pediatric Epilepsy Terms in Plain English
- Syndrome: A recognizable pattern of seizures + EEG + symptoms
- Developmental delay: Slower skill development (can have many causes)
- Regression: Losing previously gained skills (flag for urgent evaluation)
- Febrile seizure: Seizure with fever (often benign, sometimes relevant)
- Epileptic encephalopathy: Seizures/EEG patterns that can affect development
Related Topics
Pediatric Epilepsy FAQ
When is epilepsy “drug-resistant?”
Usually when two appropriate medications haven’t controlled seizures.
Should we get a 504 plan or an IEP?
Many families benefit and it depends on seizure frequency, medications, and learning needs.
Can kids with epilepsy play sports?
Often yes, with smart precautions. Ask your neurologist or epileptologist about your child’s specific risks.
What symptoms mean “call now?”
Clusters, prolonged seizures, breathing trouble, new weakness, or major regression.
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Intermittent Fasting May Help Reduce Seizures and Improve Social Skills
Researchers studied the effects of daily intermittent fasting (IF) on mice with absence epilepsy, a type of epilepsy that causes brief seizures and loss of consciousness.
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Maternal Obesity Linked to Higher Risk of Child Disorders
This study looked at how a mother’s weight before pregnancy affects the development of her child.
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New EEG Technology Shows High Specificity for Seizure Detection
Researchers studied the effectiveness of a new device called point-of-care electroencephalogram (POC-EEG) in emergency departments and hospitals.
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Comorbidities | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | Lifestyle & Sleep | New Studies | Pediatrics
New Scoring System Measures Severity in CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder
Researchers studied CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), a rare condition that causes severe developmental and epileptic challenges in individuals.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics
Effective Neurostimulation Reduces Seizures in Pediatric Epilepsy
Researchers studied how effective a specific brain stimulation treatment is for children with difficult-to-treat epilepsy.
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Cytotoxic Lesions Linked to Epilepsy and Medication Changes
Researchers studied a specific type of brain injury called cytotoxic lesions of the corpus callosum (CLOCCs) in people with epilepsy.
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High Costs and Burdens for Families of Children with Epilepsy
Researchers studied the indirect costs and burdens faced by families caring for children with severe epilepsy disorders known as developmental epileptic encephalopathies (DEE).
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New Approach Targets Gut Health to Help Control Seizures
Researchers are studying a condition called Cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 deficiency disorder (CDD), which affects children and causes severe epilepsy, developmental delays, and other challenges.
