Reanalyzing Genome Data Helps Diagnose Infants With Epilepsy
Researchers studied infants with unexplained epilepsy, particularly those who had undergone rapid genome sequencing that did not provide clear answers.
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Brain Surgery Can Help Reduce Seizures in Polymicrogyria
This study focused on the effects of brain surgery for people with epilepsy caused by a condition called polymicrogyria (PMG).
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Factors Influencing First Anti-Seizure Medication in Adults
This study looked at the first anti-seizure medications (ASMs) prescribed to adults who were newly diagnosed with epilepsy in New York between 2011 and 2019.
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Identifying Risk Factors for Post-Traumatic Seizures in TBI
This study looked at the risk factors for post-traumatic seizures (PTS) in adults who have experienced traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
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PROMs May Help Predict Mortality in Neurological Patients
This study looked at whether patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) can help predict the risk of death in adults with various neurological conditions, including epilepsy.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shows Promise for Kids with Epilepsy
A study was conducted to look at how effective vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is for treating children with hard-to-control epilepsy, specifically those who have myoclonic seizures.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics | Pregnancy
Paediatric Antiseizure Medication Use and Costs in France
A recent study looked at how anti-seizure medications (ASMs) are used and their costs for children in France from 2014 to 2023.
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Comorbidities | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics
CBD May Help Reduce Seizures in CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder
This study looked at the effects of highly purified cannabidiol (CBD) on girls with CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), a condition that causes severe seizures and other challenges.
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New Tool Helps Doctors Choose Better Epilepsy Medications
This study looked at a new online tool called EPstat, which provides doctors with real-world data about how well different epilepsy medications work for patients.
