Telecoaching Can Boost Activity and Well-Being for People with Epilepsy
Researchers studied how telecoaching (TC) can help people with epilepsy become more physically active and improve their quality of life.
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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Higher Epilepsy Risk in Children With Congenital Anomalies
This study looked at the risk of epilepsy in children with congenital anomalies (CAs), which are birth defects that affect how the body develops.
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New Insights on Genetic Causes of Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Researchers studied early infantile epileptic encephalopathy (EIEE), a severe type of epilepsy that starts in infants and can lead to serious developmental issues.
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Comorbidities | Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | New Studies | Pediatrics
Deep Brain Stimulation Safe for Memory in Epilepsy Patients
Researchers studied the effects of a treatment called continuous hippocampal deep brain stimulation (Hip-DBS) on memory and cognitive function in patients with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE).
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New Study Aims to Improve Executive Functioning in Teens with Epilepsy
Researchers studied a program called Epilepsy Journey (EJ) to help teenagers with epilepsy improve their executive functioning skills, which are important for tasks like planning, organizing, and managing emotions.
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Valproic Acid Withdrawal May Increase Seizure Risk in Pregnancy
Researchers studied the effects of stopping or switching valproic acid (VPA) in women with epilepsy who were planning to become pregnant or were already pregnant.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics
Understanding Cyclin-Dependent Kinase-Like 5 Deficiency in Children
This study focused on a rare genetic disorder called cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 deficiency (CDD), which leads to severe epilepsy and developmental challenges.
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Machine Learning Tool Shows Promise for Detecting EEG Spikes
This study looked at how well a machine learning software called P15 can detect interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs) in EEG recordings from patients at a large hospital in England.
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Understanding Parental Grief After Losing a Child to SUDEP
This study looked at the experiences of parents who lost a child to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), which is a leading cause of death related to epilepsy.
