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.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics
Cenobamate Shows Promise for Treating Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
A study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a medication called cenobamate (CNB) in treating patients with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), a severe form of epilepsy that often starts in childhood.
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Experts Recommend 1-2 mg Folic Acid for Pregnant People with Epilepsy
A recent study surveyed international experts to understand their recommendations for folic acid supplementation in pregnant people with epilepsy.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Lifestyle & Sleep | New Studies | Pediatrics | Safety & First Aid
Children’s Views on Long-Term Monitoring for Epilepsy
This study looked at how children aged 8 to 17 experience long-term video-electroencephalography monitoring (LTVEM), a procedure used to diagnose epilepsy when medications don’t work.
