Genetics May Affect Children’s Response to Psychotropic Medications
Researchers studied how genetic factors affect how children respond to psychotropic medications, which are used to treat mental health conditions.
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New Discoveries in KCTD7-Related Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Researchers studied a group of 134 Iranian children who have epilepsy that does not respond well to standard medications.
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Safe Sports Guidelines for Kids with Chronic Health Issues
Researchers studied how children and adolescents with chronic health conditions can safely participate in physical activities and sports.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Ketogenic Diet | New Studies | Pediatrics
Ketogenic Diet May Reduce Seizures in Children with Epilepsy
A recent study looked at how a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, known as the ketogenic diet (KD), affects seizure frequency in children with drug-resistant epilepsy.
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Improving Blood Sample Analysis for Epilepsy Research
Researchers studied how to find and confirm specific microRNA markers in blood plasma that could help predict post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) after brain injuries.
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New EEG Biomarkers Help Identify Genetic Epilepsies in Children
This study looked at how EEG (electroencephalography) readings can help identify different types of genetic epilepsy in children and how these readings relate to their neurological outcomes.
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CNV Analysis Boosts Genetic Testing for Pediatric Epilepsy
This study looked at the role of copy number variations (CNVs) in understanding the causes of epilepsy in children.
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Mobile App Helps Kids with Epilepsy Remember Medications
A study was conducted to see if a mobile app called “Epilepto” could help children with drug-resistant epilepsy remember to take their medications.
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Early Midazolam Infusion Improves Care for Kids with Seizures
Researchers studied how to improve the treatment of status epilepticus, a serious condition where a person has prolonged seizures, in children.
