CBD May Better Prevent Seizures Than Stop Them
Researchers studied cannabidiol (CBD) in a lab rat model of malformation of cortical development (MCD), a brain development problem linked to hard-to-treat epilepsy.
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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Similar Epilepsy Care But Communication Gaps For Spanish Speakers
This study looked at pediatric epilepsy patients at one medical center and compared those from English-speaking families with those from Spanish-speaking families.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics
Brain Surgery May Help Children With Severe Epilepsy
This study looked at children with a rare brain abnormality called focal cortical dysplasia type 1 (FCD1), which can cause epilepsy that does not respond to medicine.
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Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics | Status Epilepticus
Genetic Testing May Help Spot Epilepsy Risk Early
This retrospective, single-center study examined the genetics of complex febrile seizures in 233 children ages 6 months to 6 years at Wuhan Children’s Hospital in China.
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Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics | Status Epilepticus
Seizures After Stroke Were Uncommon And Usually Controlled
This study looked at post-stroke epilepsy, defined here as one or more seizures occurring more than 7 days after a stroke.
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Improving Children’s Seizure Care With Better Value
This paper is a topical review, not a new experiment.
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Climate Change May Worsen Children’s Brain And Nerve Conditions
This paper was a scoping review, which means the authors gathered and summarized existing research rather than running one new experiment.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics | Safety & First Aid
Perampanel Helped Some Young Children With Hard-To-Treat Epilepsy
This study looked at add-on treatment with perampanel in very young children with drug-resistant epilepsy.
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Gene Clues Found In Family Epilepsy Cases
Researchers studied 3 families with epilepsy from a highly consanguineous population.
