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    Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics

    Seizure-Free Period and Recurrence After Antiseizure Medication Withdrawal

    October 21, 2026

    This systematic review examined whether the length of seizure freedom before antiseizure medication withdrawal was associated with seizure recurrence.

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    Epilepsy Research Summaries | New Studies | Pediatrics | Safety & First Aid

    Levetiracetam Versus Valproate in Children: What the Evidence Shows

    October 20, 2026

    Researchers combined results from 8 randomized controlled trials involving 1,000 children ages 0–18 years.

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    Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies

    Post-Traumatic Epilepsy: A Historical Review of Research After Brain Injury

    October 19, 2026

    This historical review traced the development of research on post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) from ancient medical observations through 140+ years of modern scientific investigation.

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    Epilepsy Research Summaries | New Studies | Pediatrics

    Treatment Side Effects Epilepsy: Quality of Life in Children

    October 18, 2026

    Researchers examined health-related quality of life and treatment-related adverse effects in 101 children with epilepsy enrolled in a prospective cohort in Lebanon.

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    Comorbidities | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Safety & First Aid

    Epilepsy Medicines in Older Adults: What the Review Found

    October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

    This systematic review and meta-analysis compared newer-generation with older-generation antiseizure medications in older adults with epilepsy.

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    Comorbidities | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Lifestyle & Sleep | New Studies | Pediatrics

    Epilepsy and Sleep: Understanding Their Two-Way Relationship

    October 3, 2026

    This paper was a narrative review of existing research on the two-way relationship between epilepsy and sleep disorders.

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    Comorbidities | Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies

    Depression Interventions Epilepsy: What This Review Found

    October 2, 2026

    This systematic review examined psychological and behavioral interventions for depressive symptoms in people with epilepsy.

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    Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics | Pregnancy

    Breastfeeding and Antiseizure Medications: Neurodevelopment at Age 6

    October 1, 2026

    This prospective, multicenter cohort study followed children to age 6.

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    Comorbidities | Epilepsy Research Summaries | New Studies

    Epilepsy and Menopause: What This Clinical Guide Covers

    September 30, 2026

    This clinical guide reviewed published research and used expert consensus to address epilepsy care during menopause.

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