MMSEc Tool Helps Identify Intellectual Disabilities in Children
This study looked at how well the Modified Mini-Mental State Examination for Children (MMSEc) can identify intellectual disabilities in children aged 6 to 14.
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Comorbidities | Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | New Studies
High Healthcare Costs for Patients Before Neurostimulator Implantation
This study looked at the healthcare use and costs for people with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) who were enrolled in Medicaid and received a neurostimulator implant.
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Neurological Issues Common in Children with Familial Mediterranean Fever
Researchers studied the neurological effects of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) in children under 18 years old.
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Alpha-Lipoic Acid May Help Reduce Seizures and Stress
Researchers studied the effects of a substance called alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) when used alongside antiseizure drugs (ASDs) in rodent models of epilepsy.
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Palinopsia: An Overlooked Symptom in Epilepsy Care
This study focused on a 58-year-old man who developed a specific type of seizure called palinopsia after a brain injury.
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Neurologists Differ on Discussing SUDEP Risks Across Europe
This study looked at how neurologists in five European countries—UK, Norway, Sweden, Spain, and Hungary—communicate about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), which is a major cause of death for people with epilepsy.
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Low Adherence to Epileptic Seizure Treatment Guidelines Found
Researchers studied how well hospitals follow treatment guidelines for status epilepticus (SE), a serious condition where seizures last too long.
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Challenges in Using Genetic Testing for Epilepsy Care
Researchers studied the challenges that healthcare providers face when trying to follow guidelines for genetic testing and counseling in people with epilepsy.
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Epileptic Children Face Higher Gum and Plaque Issues
This study looked at how epilepsy affects the oral and dental health of children.
