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CREATe Therapeutics Achieves Complete Seizure Prevention in a Severe Model of Focal Epilepsy - Breakthrough Preclinical Result in Epilepsy Treatment These findings strengthen our confidence as we progress toward ...

After Epilepsy Surgery, When to Stop ASMs Matters - A multicenter cohort study explores how the timing of ASM withdrawal after epilepsy surgery may influence seizure relapse and long-term outcomes.

Can Epilepsy Be Cured? A Neurologist Explains What Seizure-Free Really Means - What does it truly mean to be seizure-free A Neurologist explains the difference between remission and a cure and the latest treatment options for managing the condition ...

Understanding epilepsy: Seven ways to respond to an epileptic seizure - At the forefront of epilepsy research and treatment is the University of Alabama at Birmingham Epilepsy Center, a collaborative initiative between the UAB Department of Neurology and UAB Hospital, ...

Silent crisis - Gauteng’s 11,000 epilepsy emergencies in 12 months - “Over the past 12 months, Gauteng recorded 11 344 epilepsy related emergency medical cases, highlighting the continued burden of the condition and the importance of early diagnosis and community ...

Pediatrics in Brevard: Here's what to know about epilepsy, what to do if someone has seizure - More than 3.4 million people in the United States have epilepsy, so it is a relatively common diagnosis. In fact, it is the fourth-most common neurologic condition in the world. November is National ...

Focal treatment-resistant epilepsy symptoms improved with antiseizure medication - Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Monthly seizure frequency percentage reduction was 68.73% for the entire study cohort. For those followed up in ...

What is neurofeedback? Video game-like therapy being used to treat anxiety, ADHD and more - It’s like a gym for your brain. As issues like anxiety, depression and restless sleep have spiked during the pandemic, some people are turning to neurofeedback, a kind of gym for the brain. It’s a ...

How Neurofeedback Can Help Troubled Couples Get Back on the Same Wavelength - Dr. David Helfand (left) with a patient. The cap contains 19 electrodes that measure the brain’s electrical activity. Credit: Courtesy When a 10-year romantic relationship ended last spring for ...

How Can Neurofeedback Therapy Help Language and Processing Development? - From birth on, parents can count on their children to be individuals who grow and develop at their own pace. But from a developmental perspective, there are timeframes when kids typically achieve ...

Understanding The Role Of Neurofeedback Technology In Addressing ADHD - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent challenge in today's educational and professional landscapes. Most of us are familiar with ADHD, either ...

Neurofeedback is the newest mental health hack among entrepreneurs. Here’s why - Running a business can be an exhilarating and rewarding journey, but it can also bring a unique set of stressors. While the beginning stages of a business can be exciting and feel full of ...

Contrasting effects of PHD finger protein 24 (PHF24) on brain morphology of the spontaneous generalized tonic-clonic seizure model; Noda epileptic rat (NER) and Phf24-null rat - Noda epileptic rat (NER) is a mutant model for epilepsy that exhibits spontaneous generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Epileptogenesis of NER remains to be elucidated; but it is detected an insertion of an endogenous retrovirus sequence in intron 2 of the PHD finger protein 24 (Phf24) gene. PHF24 is widely expressed in the soma of neurons and neuropil in the wild-type rat brain and spinal cord but...

In silico and in vivo studies reveal that Theiler's murine encephalomyelitis virus induces upregulation of miR-155-5p in the hippocampus - MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are perceived as master regulators of gene expression in the cells. Their involvement has been demonstrated in the etiopathogenesis of many neurological disorders, including central nervous system (CNS) infection, neuroinflammation, seizures and epilepsy. Here, we evaluated the role of miRNAs in the Theiler's murine encephalomyelitis virus (TMEV) model. Using in silico modeli...

Are enlarged perivascular spaces a predictor of early post-traumatic seizures after traumatic brain injury?- A pilot study - CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that ePVS may not be reliable biomarkers for predicting EPTS (after TBI). However, future longitudinal studies that track ePVS changes over time could better illuminate their relationship with PTE development. This approach may reveal critical mechanisms influencing seizure risk and identify potential intervention points for at-risk patients, ultimately enhancin...

An increase in cerebrospinal fluid macrophage migration inhibitory factor levels in pediatric patients with acute neuroinflammatory diseases: A preliminary study - CONCLUSIONS: CSF MIF levels were elevated in pediatric patients with acute neuroinflammatory diseases. This is the first study to compare differences in CSF MIF levels among neuroinflammatory diseases and to show relationships between MIF and related cytokines.

Ramadan fasting and seizure activity in adults with epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis - CONCLUSION: While many patients remained seizure-free during Ramadan, high study variability highlights the need for standardized research. With proper medical supervision, fasting may be safely practiced for selected epilepsy patients.

Assessing the impact of e-learning in caregiver training on paediatric epilepsy awareness and buccal Midazolam administration: A Scottish quality improvement study - Caregiver training is vital for drug administration in medical emergencies. Most training, in the UK, for paediatric epilepsy is delivered by specialist nurses, covering awareness and buccal Midazolam administration, the preferred management for paediatric status epilepticus. Training is predominately delivered face-to-face due to limited evidence supporting online methods. This project outline...

Brain signal irregularity may provide clues to understanding epileptic process - Researchers propose a new method to differentiate signals from the epileptic focus from those recorded in other parts of the brain without the presence of an epileptic seizure. This technique may help detect epilepsy-induced features from these signals much quicker than conventional analysis techniques.

Breakthrough tech enables seizure localization in minutes - New research introduces a novel network analysis technology that uses minimally invasive resting state electrophysiological recordings to localize seizure onset brain regions and predict seizure outcomes in just 10 minutes.

Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to epilepsy in children - A new study suggests that antidepressant use by mothers during the first trimester of pregnancy does not increase the chances of epilepsy and seizures in babies.