CNV Analysis Boosts Genetic Testing for Pediatric Epilepsy
This study looked at the role of copy number variations (CNVs) in understanding the causes of epilepsy in children.
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Mobile App Helps Kids with Epilepsy Remember Medications
A study was conducted to see if a mobile app called “Epilepto” could help children with drug-resistant epilepsy remember to take their medications.
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Early Midazolam Infusion Improves Care for Kids with Seizures
Researchers studied how to improve the treatment of status epilepticus, a serious condition where a person has prolonged seizures, in children.
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Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | Pediatrics | Recent Research | Status Epilepticus
Genetic Insights into Pyridoxine-Dependent Epilepsy in Children
Researchers studied six Chinese children diagnosed with pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy (PDE) to understand the clinical features and genetic changes related to this condition.
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Rare Genetic Variants Linked to Muscle Weakness and Epilepsy
Researchers studied a patient with severe muscle weakness, a condition known as arthrogryposis, and epilepsy that did not respond to treatment.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Ketogenic Diet | Pediatrics | Recent Research
Ketogenic Diet Shows Promise for Genetic Epilepsy Treatment
This study looked at how effective the ketogenic diet therapy (KDT) is for children with drug-resistant epilepsy caused by specific genetic mutations.
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Epilepsy Research Summaries | Ketogenic Diet | Lifestyle & Sleep | Pediatrics | Recent Research | Status Epilepticus
Navigating Dravet Syndrome: A Parent and Doctor’s Journey
This study looked at the experiences of a child named Ethan who has Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy that starts in infancy.
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New Insights Into Brain Changes in Focal Cortical Dysplasia
This study focused on understanding the brain structure in a specific condition called focal cortical dysplasia (FCD), which is a common cause of epilepsy that does not respond well to medication.
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Identify Risk Factors for Sudden Death in Epilepsy
This study looked at sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), which is a major cause of death related to epilepsy.
