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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Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | Pediatrics | Recent Research
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 | Pediatrics | Recent Research
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 | Pediatrics | Recent Research | 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 | Pediatrics | Recent Research
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.
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Improving Genetic Testing Access for Infants with Epilepsy
Researchers studied the use of genetic testing for infants with epilepsy that starts before the age of two, particularly in developing countries where resources are limited.
