New Genetic Variant Found in Rare Ataxia Disorder
This study looked at a rare genetic disorder called spinocerebellar ataxia type 13 (SCAR13) in two families from Pakistan.
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Unreported Lab Data Hinders Care for Pediatric Epilepsy Patients
Researchers studied how often unreported information about genetic changes, known as variants of uncertain significance (VUS), is found in children with epilepsy.
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Gamma Stimulation May Boost Cognitive Function in Alzheimer’s Patients
Researchers studied the effects of gamma rhythm stimulation, specifically at 40 Hz, on cognitive function in people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
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Therapeutic Hypothermia Lowers Risk of Post-Encephalitic Epilepsy
This study looked at children with a condition called acute encephalopathy with biphasic seizures and late reduced diffusion (AESD), which can occur after infections.
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MiR-155 Levels Higher in Epilepsy Patients Than Healthy Controls
This study looked at the levels of a molecule called miR-155 in people with epilepsy compared to healthy individuals.
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Parents’ Views on Child’s Cognitive Skills Affect Healthcare Transition
This study looked at how parents of children and youth with epilepsy (CYE) view their child’s cognitive abilities and how this affects their experiences with moving from pediatric to adult healthcare.
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Vitamin E May Help Reduce Seizures in Children with Epilepsy
Researchers studied the effects of vitamin E as an additional treatment for epilepsy by reviewing 11 randomized controlled trials that included a total of 824 patients.
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Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | Ketogenic Diet | Pediatrics | Recent Research
BCKDK Gene Mutations Linked to Autism and Developmental Delays
This study looked at four children who had mutations in a specific gene called BCKDK.
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New Treatment Reduces Seizures in Dogs with Epilepsy
Researchers studied the effects of a new treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on dogs with drug-resistant epilepsy.
