Antiseizure Medications Affect Children’s Autonomic Nervous System
Researchers studied how antiseizure medications (ASMs) affect the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in children with 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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Focal Cortical Dysplasia Types Affect Seizure Surgery Outcomes
This study looked at 77 patients who had a specific brain condition called focal cortical dysplasia (FCD), which can cause epilepsy.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics
Understanding Seizure Frequency Ratings in Vagus Nerve Stimulation
This study looked at how well different people agree on measuring seizure frequency in children with epilepsy who are treated with vagus nerve stimulation (VNS).
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics | Status Epilepticus
Stiripentol Reduces Seizures and Hospital Visits in Dravet Syndrome
The STIRUS study looked at how effective stiripentol, a medication approved for Dravet syndrome (DS), is for patients in the United States.
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Understanding Alexander Disease in Children and Its Impact
This study looked at children diagnosed with Alexander disease (AD), a rare neurological condition, over the past ten years.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics
Machine Learning May Help Predict Epilepsy Treatment Responses
This study looked at how machine learning can help predict which patients with drug-resistant epilepsy might respond well to neuromodulation therapies, like vagus nerve stimulation (VNS).
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New Tool Helps Identify Seizure Types in Children with Epilepsy
This study looked at how well a new questionnaire-based tool can help classify seizure types in children with epilepsy.
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Machine Learning Models Show Promise for Predicting Glioma Seizures
Researchers studied how well machine learning (ML) models can predict seizures in patients with glioma-associated epilepsy (GAE), a common issue for people with gliomas, which are a type of brain tumor.
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Noonan Syndrome Linked to Higher Rates of Brain Disorders
Researchers studied the prevalence of brain-related disorders in people with Noonan syndrome (NS), a genetic condition that can affect growth, heart health, and brain development.
