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  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device Linked to Heart Issues – illustration
    Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | Lifestyle & Sleep | New Studies

    Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device Linked to Heart Issues

    August 12, 2025August 31, 2025

    Researchers examined a case involving a 41-year-old man who had epilepsy and was using a vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) device to help manage his seizures.

    Read More Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device Linked to Heart IssuesContinue

  • Sleep Issues Worsen Attention Problems in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy – illustration
    Epilepsy Research Summaries | Lifestyle & Sleep | New Studies

    Sleep Issues Worsen Attention Problems in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

    August 12, 2025August 31, 2025

    Researchers studied how sleep-related disruptions (SRD) affect attention in people with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE).

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  • Understanding Breathing Changes During Seizures and Their Risks – illustration
    Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | SUDEP

    Understanding Breathing Changes During Seizures and Their Risks

    August 12, 2025August 31, 2025

    Researchers examined how breathing is affected during and after seizures, focusing on specific breathing problems that can occur during these events.

    Read More Understanding Breathing Changes During Seizures and Their RisksContinue

  • New Insights on AKT2 Mutation and Severe Hypoglycemia in Children – illustration
    Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Ketogenic Diet | New Studies | Pediatrics

    New Insights on AKT2 Mutation and Severe Hypoglycemia in Children

    August 12, 2025August 31, 2025

    Researchers studied a 12-year-old boy with a history of seizures and other health issues, including abnormal fat distribution and intellectual disability.

    Read More New Insights on AKT2 Mutation and Severe Hypoglycemia in ChildrenContinue

  • Glymphatic System Issues Linked to Sleep and Memory Problems in Seniors – illustration
    Comorbidities | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | Lifestyle & Sleep | New Studies

    Glymphatic System Issues Linked to Sleep and Memory Problems in Seniors

    August 12, 2025August 31, 2025

    Researchers studied how problems with the glymphatic system, which helps clear waste from the brain, might affect cognitive decline in elderly patients with late-onset epilepsy (LOE) who also have chronic insomnia.

    Read More Glymphatic System Issues Linked to Sleep and Memory Problems in SeniorsContinue

  • Understanding Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy and Its Effects – illustration
    Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies

    Understanding Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy and Its Effects

    August 12, 2025September 21, 2025

    Researchers examined Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic condition that primarily affects vision but can also impact other body systems.

    Read More Understanding Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy and Its EffectsContinue

  • Understanding a New Surgical Technique for Brain Surgery – illustration
    Epilepsy Research Summaries | New Studies

    Understanding a New Surgical Technique for Brain Surgery

    August 11, 2025August 31, 2025

    Researchers examined a surgical technique called vascular-guided transsylvian hemispherotomy, which is used to treat severe epilepsy.

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  • New Drug Shows Promise for Treating Epilepsy Effectively – illustration
    Epilepsy Research Summaries | New Studies

    New Drug Shows Promise for Treating Epilepsy Effectively

    August 11, 2025August 31, 2025

    Researchers investigated new potential treatments for epilepsy by focusing on a specific type of brain receptor called the GABA(A) receptor.

    Read More New Drug Shows Promise for Treating Epilepsy EffectivelyContinue

  • First Diagnosis of FAME3 Using Advanced Genetic Sequencing – illustration
    Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies

    First Diagnosis of FAME3 Using Advanced Genetic Sequencing

    August 11, 2025August 31, 2025

    Researchers studied a rare genetic condition called Familial Adult Myoclonic Epilepsy type 3 (FAME3), which causes seizures and tremors.

    Read More First Diagnosis of FAME3 Using Advanced Genetic SequencingContinue

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