Discontinuing Antiseizure Medications Early Is Safe for Infants
Researchers studied the long-term safety of stopping antiseizure medications (ASMs) in newborns who had experienced acute provoked seizures.
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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Early Signs of Genetic Epilepsies Can Predict Outcomes
This study looked at how early clinical signs and EEG (brain wave) patterns relate to the outcomes of children with genetic epilepsies.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics | Status Epilepticus
Surgery May Help Treat Severe, Long-Lasting Seizures
Researchers studied surgical treatments for a serious condition called super-refractory status epilepticus (SRSE), which is a prolonged seizure that lasts more than 24 hours and does not respond to standard treatments.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics | Safety & First Aid
Perampanel Shows Promise for Reducing Seizures in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Researchers studied the effectiveness and safety of a medication called perampanel in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a severe form of epilepsy that often starts in childhood.
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Real-Time Seizure Detection for Children Using Deep Learning
Researchers studied how to detect and classify different types of seizures in children using advanced computer technology called deep learning.
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Diazepam Nasal Spray Safe and Easy for Rett Syndrome Caregivers
This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of diazepam nasal spray for people with Rett syndrome who experience seizure clusters.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics
tDCS Shows Promise for Brain Disorders but Needs More Research
Researchers studied the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on various psychiatric and neurological disorders, including epilepsy, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol use disorder, stroke, and fibromyalgia.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics
Genetic Testing Helps Identify Causes of Familial Epilepsy
Researchers studied genetic testing for epilepsy in families, focusing on patients who have epilepsy and at least one close relative with the condition.
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New Model Shows How DEPDC5 Deficiency Causes Focal Cortical Dysplasia
Researchers studied a specific type of brain condition called focal cortical dysplasia type II (FCDII), which is a common cause of epilepsy in children that does not respond to medication.
