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πŸ’œ Genetics

This hub covers epilepsy genetics: how gene changes can contribute to seizures (often in children). We translate studies on testing, results like VUS, and what findings may change for care.

πŸ’œ 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.

πŸ’œ Drug-Resistant

This hub covers drug-resistant epilepsy: When seizures aren’t controlled after trying two appropriate medicines. Research-backed next steps on diet therapies, devices, surgery evaluation, and safety.

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πŸ’œ Comorbidities

This hub covers epilepsy comorbidities, which are the other conditions that often show up alongside seizures (like ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, and sleep issues). Plain-language research takeaways for families.

πŸ’œ Devices

This hub covers epilepsy devices and neuromodulation like VNS, RNS, and DBS, which are treatments that can reduce seizures when meds aren’t enough. Plain-language research summaries plus real-life pros/cons.

πŸ’œ Imaging & EEG

This hub covers epilepsy EEG and MRI: how EEGs and brain imaging help doctors understand seizure patterns and possible causes. Clear explanations of common findings and what research suggests.

πŸ’œ Ketogenic Diet

This hub covers ketogenic diet for epilepsy, a medically supervised nutrition therapy that can reduce seizures for some people. Evidence, who it helps, side effects, and practical questions.

πŸ’œ Lifestyle & Sleep

This hub covers epilepsy lifestyle and sleep: Everyday factors that can affect seizures including sleep, stress, routines, illness, and triggers. Research-backed steps families can actually use.

πŸ’œ Pregnancy

This hub covers epilepsy and pregnancy: Seizure control, medication safety, folic acid, and planning before, during, and after pregnancy. Research summaries to support informed decisions.

πŸ’œ Safety & First Aid

This hub covers seizure first aid: what to do during a seizure, when to use rescue meds, and when to call 911. Clear, research-informed guidance for home, school, sports, and sleep.

πŸ’œ Status Epilepticus

This hub covers status epilepticus, a seizure emergency, which is when a seizure doesn’t stop or seizures happen back-to-back without recovery. The 5-minute rule, rescue meds, and what care looks like.

πŸ’œ SUDEP

This hub covers SUDEP risk: What SUDEP is, major risk factors, and practical ways to reduce risk without panic. Plain-language research summaries for families.

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