Positive Seizure Control in Children with DEND Syndrome
Researchers studied three children diagnosed with DEND syndrome, which includes developmental delay, epilepsy, and neonatal diabetes.
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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Epilepsy Affects 14% of Nigerians, Especially Children
This study focused on understanding epilepsy in Nigeria, looking at how common it is, the types of seizures people experience, and how they are treated.
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New Insights on Frontal Lobe Epilepsy in Children
Researchers studied a case involving an 8-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who experienced daily seizures.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | Lifestyle & Sleep | New Studies | Pediatrics
Wearable Devices Help Monitor Epilepsy in Children
This study focused on children with self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTs), a common type of epilepsy in kids.
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Indigenous Ketogenic Diets for Kids with Epilepsy: Benefits and Risks
Researchers studied the use of special ketogenic diets designed for Indigenous children with epilepsy.
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New Insights on Treating Infantile and Epileptic Spasms
Researchers studied a condition called infantile and epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS), which affects infants and can lead to serious developmental issues.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics | Status Epilepticus
Younger Children with SeLECTS Need More Treatment for Seizures
This study looked at children with a type of epilepsy called self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS).
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Melatonin Helps Children Sleep Better for EEG Tests
A study was conducted to compare two methods of inducing sleep for electroencephalography (EEG) tests in children with epilepsy.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics
Fenfluramine Shows Promise for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Treatment
Researchers studied the effectiveness and safety of fenfluramine as a treatment for people with drug-resistant epilepsy, particularly those with conditions like Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
