MiR-155 Levels Higher in Epilepsy Patients Than Healthy Controls
This study looked at the levels of a molecule called miR-155 in people with epilepsy compared to healthy individuals.
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Parents’ Views on Child’s Cognitive Skills Affect Healthcare Transition
This study looked at how parents of children and youth with epilepsy (CYE) view their child’s cognitive abilities and how this affects their experiences with moving from pediatric to adult healthcare.
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Vitamin E May Help Reduce Seizures in Children with Epilepsy
Researchers studied the effects of vitamin E as an additional treatment for epilepsy by reviewing 11 randomized controlled trials that included a total of 824 patients.
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Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | Ketogenic Diet | Pediatrics | Recent Research
BCKDK Gene Mutations Linked to Autism and Developmental Delays
This study looked at four children who had mutations in a specific gene called BCKDK.
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New Treatment Reduces Seizures in Dogs with Epilepsy
Researchers studied the effects of a new treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on dogs with drug-resistant epilepsy.
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Growing Demand for UK Epilepsy Helpline Highlights Community Needs
A recent study looked at how a UK epilepsy helpline, run by a third-sector organization, was used from October 2020 to September 2024.
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New Biomarkers Found for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Using Imaging
Researchers conducted a systematic review to explore how advanced imaging techniques can identify neuro-inflammatory biomarkers in people with epilepsy who do not respond to medication.
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Recovery Position for Seizures: Guidelines Are Conflicting
This study looked at how first aid guidelines recommend using the recovery position (RP) for people having generalized seizures.
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New Guidelines for Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy
A group of 22 experts from Nordic countries studied how to improve the use of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) therapy for people with drug-resistant epilepsy.
