New Treatments for Epilepsy Are on the Horizon
Researchers studied new treatments for epilepsy, focusing on those currently being tested in clinical trials.
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rTMS May Help Reduce Seizures in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
A recent study looked at the use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) as an additional treatment for adults with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), which means their seizures do not respond well to standard medications.
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New Brain Stimulation Treatment Shows Safe Cognitive Results for Epilepsy
Researchers studied a new treatment called epicranial focal cortex stimulation (eFCS) for people with epilepsy that does not respond to medication.
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Valproic Acid Withdrawal May Increase Seizure Risk in Pregnancy
Researchers studied the effects of stopping or switching valproic acid (VPA) in women with epilepsy who were planning to become pregnant or were already pregnant.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics
Understanding Cyclin-Dependent Kinase-Like 5 Deficiency in Children
This study focused on a rare genetic disorder called cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 deficiency (CDD), which leads to severe epilepsy and developmental challenges.
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Machine Learning Tool Shows Promise for Detecting EEG Spikes
This study looked at how well a machine learning software called P15 can detect interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs) in EEG recordings from patients at a large hospital in England.
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Understanding Parental Grief After Losing a Child to SUDEP
This study looked at the experiences of parents who lost a child to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), which is a leading cause of death related to epilepsy.
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Ketogenic Diet More Effective for Children with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Researchers studied two diets, the classical ketogenic diet (CKD) and the modified Atkins diet (MAD), to see how well they help children with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE).
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Identifying Clinical Subgroups in Pediatric Status Epilepticus
Researchers studied children who experienced status epilepticus, a serious condition where seizures last a long time or occur one after another without recovery in between.
