Levetiracetam Safer Than Phenobarbital for Newborn Seizures
Researchers studied the effectiveness and safety of two medications, levetiracetam (LEV) and phenobarbital (PB), for treating seizures in newborns.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | Pediatrics | Recent Research
MRgLITT Offers Hope for Children with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Researchers studied the use of magnetic resonance-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (MRgLITT) as a treatment for children with drug-resistant epilepsy, which means their seizures do not respond to standard medications.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Pediatrics | Recent Research | Status Epilepticus
Predicting Epilepsy Risk in Children with Febrile Seizures
Researchers studied 231 children who experienced febrile seizures, which are seizures triggered by fever, to see if they could predict who might develop epilepsy or a specific type of epilepsy called genetic epilepsy with febrile seizures plus (GEFS+).
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Guidelines for Resection in Glioma Surgery Released
Researchers studied how much of a brain tumor called glioma should be removed during surgery.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | Pediatrics | Recent Research
Surgical Care for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Varies Across Centers
This study looked at how pediatric epilepsy centers in the United States make decisions about surgery for children with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), a severe type of epilepsy.
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Understanding CLN2 Disease and Its Treatment Options
Researchers studied CLN2 disease, a rare and serious condition that affects the brain and nervous system, particularly in children.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Pediatrics | Recent Research | Safety & First Aid
CBD Shows Promise for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in Kids
This study looked at how effective and safe cannabidiol (CBD) is for children with drug-resistant epilepsy.
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CRISPR Therapy for SCN2A Epilepsy: What the Research Shows
Researchers studied a genetic condition called SCN2A haploinsufficiency, which is linked to neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and epilepsy.
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Lacosamide May Trigger New Seizure Type in Children
Researchers studied the effects of a medication called lacosamide (LCM) in three young patients with epilepsy.
