Brivaracetam May Be Safer Than Levetiracetam for Seizures
A study was conducted to compare two medications used to treat seizures: levetiracetam (LEV) and brivaracetam (BRV).
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | Pediatrics | Recent Research
Hemispherotomy Helps Children with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in Panama
A study was conducted to evaluate the outcomes of a surgical procedure called hemispherotomy in 23 children with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) in Panama.
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Antiseizure Medications Impact Weight and Cholesterol Levels
This study looked at how different antiseizure medications (ASMs) affect cholesterol levels and weight in people with epilepsy.
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Comorbidities | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | Pediatrics | Recent Research | Safety & First Aid
One Night Dose of Levetiracetam Works Well for Kids
Researchers studied a type of epilepsy called self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS) in 192 children.
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Understanding Epilepsy Burdens in Young People Since 1990
Researchers studied the impact of epilepsy on adolescents and young adults from 1990 to 2021 across different countries and regions.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | Pediatrics | Recent Research
Minimally Invasive Treatment Reduces Seizures in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
This study looked at the long-term results of a treatment called stereotactic radiofrequency thermocoagulation (SRT) for patients with hypothalamic hamartomas (HHs), which are brain growths that can cause difficult-to-control seizures.
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EEG Results Can Predict Seizure Recurrence After First Seizure
A recent study looked at the role of EEG (electroencephalogram) tests in patients who had their first unprovoked seizure.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Pediatrics | Recent Research
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Helps Children With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
This study looked at how effective vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is for children with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), which means their seizures do not respond well to medications.
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Boost Social Support and Resilience for Teens with Epilepsy
A recent study looked at how social support and resilience affect the mental health and stigmatization of adolescents with epilepsy.
