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.
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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Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | New Studies | Pediatrics
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.
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Endoscopic Surgery Shows Promise for Treating Pediatric Brain Tumors
Researchers studied the effectiveness of a specific type of surgery called intraventricular endoscopic surgery for children with hypothalamic hamartomas (HH), which are brain growths that can cause epilepsy.
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Vigabatrin Therapy Lowers MMP-9 Levels in Epileptic Spasms
This study looked at children with infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS), a condition where seizures called spasms occur in babies, usually before they are 2 years old.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics
New Genetic Variants Found in Epilepsy Among Pashtun Families
This study focused on families from the Pashtun population in Pakistan who have cases of epilepsy that had not been thoroughly examined at the genetic level.
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Genetics May Affect Children’s Response to Psychotropic Medications
Researchers studied how genetic factors affect how children respond to psychotropic medications, which are used to treat mental health conditions.
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New Discoveries in KCTD7-Related Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Researchers studied a group of 134 Iranian children who have epilepsy that does not respond well to standard medications.
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Safe Sports Guidelines for Kids with Chronic Health Issues
Researchers studied how children and adolescents with chronic health conditions can safely participate in physical activities and sports.
