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Patients with epilepsy, caregivers want better communication from health care providers -
Individuals with epilepsy and their caregivers want improved communication and a broader base of information from their health care providers for a greater sense of security, according to a ...
What to know about epilepsy and seizure first aid - November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Many people may already be aware of the condition from its prevalence in medical dramas, but that portrayal is often exaggerated and does not fully encapsulate ...
Many people have seizures. Here's why it doesn’t always mean epilepsy - One of the most common causes of epilepsy is a structural brain abnormality. “Epilepsy can result from structural issues in the brain, such as brain tumors, brain injuries, brain infections or ...
Azetukalner linked to sustained seizure reduction in focal onset epilepsy - Individuals with focal onset epilepsy treated with azetukalner experienced sustained monthly seizure reduction and evidence of seizure freedom up to 48 months, according to data presented at the ...
Supporting someone with epilepsy: How you can help during a seizure | Health Smart - "First thing is safety. Lower them to the ground, turn them to the side so they don't choke and time the seizure. If it goes beyond 3 to 4 minutes, call 911 immediately and don’t put anything in the ...
AAN’s First-Ever Functional Seizure Guideline Released - The AAN’s first-ever functional seizure guideline targets stigma and unnecessary treatment, offering clearer diagnostic steps and guidance on effective psychological interventions.
'I just felt like me': West MI woman's journey from epilepsy to seizure-free life - Taylor Hyma's journey from enduring drug-resistant epilepsy to becoming seizure-free after brain surgery highlights hope and challenges for patients.
Durham family, desperate to help 3-year-old with severe epilepsy, fundraising for seizure alert dog - Doctors diagnosed Finley with epilepsy. No one else in the Mullen family has the seizure disorder, and Ashley and Will worked to learn as much as possible about it and document Finley’s ...
Ozempic Linked to Smaller Risk of Epilepsy - Taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic is linked to a smaller risk of developing epilepsy than taking DPP-4 inhibitors. | Drug Discovery And Development ...
Late-Onset Epilepsy a Distinct Neurodegenerative Subtype? - Emerging clinical and autopsy evidence points to late-onset epilepsy as a potentially distinct, neurodegeneration-related form of epilepsy, with many cases still unexplained.
What to know about epilepsy and seizure first aid - November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Many people may already be aware of the condition from its prevalence in medical dramas, but that portrayal is often exaggerated and does not fully encapsulate ...
Many people have seizures. Here's why it doesn’t always mean epilepsy - One of the most common causes of epilepsy is a structural brain abnormality. “Epilepsy can result from structural issues in the brain, such as brain tumors, brain injuries, brain infections or ...
Azetukalner linked to sustained seizure reduction in focal onset epilepsy - Individuals with focal onset epilepsy treated with azetukalner experienced sustained monthly seizure reduction and evidence of seizure freedom up to 48 months, according to data presented at the ...
Supporting someone with epilepsy: How you can help during a seizure | Health Smart - "First thing is safety. Lower them to the ground, turn them to the side so they don't choke and time the seizure. If it goes beyond 3 to 4 minutes, call 911 immediately and don’t put anything in the ...
AAN’s First-Ever Functional Seizure Guideline Released - The AAN’s first-ever functional seizure guideline targets stigma and unnecessary treatment, offering clearer diagnostic steps and guidance on effective psychological interventions.
'I just felt like me': West MI woman's journey from epilepsy to seizure-free life - Taylor Hyma's journey from enduring drug-resistant epilepsy to becoming seizure-free after brain surgery highlights hope and challenges for patients.
Durham family, desperate to help 3-year-old with severe epilepsy, fundraising for seizure alert dog - Doctors diagnosed Finley with epilepsy. No one else in the Mullen family has the seizure disorder, and Ashley and Will worked to learn as much as possible about it and document Finley’s ...
Ozempic Linked to Smaller Risk of Epilepsy - Taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic is linked to a smaller risk of developing epilepsy than taking DPP-4 inhibitors. | Drug Discovery And Development ...
Late-Onset Epilepsy a Distinct Neurodegenerative Subtype? - Emerging clinical and autopsy evidence points to late-onset epilepsy as a potentially distinct, neurodegeneration-related form of epilepsy, with many cases still unexplained.
Neurofeedback News
Rewiring Your Brain: Neurofeedback Goes Mainstream -
Will Strahl walked up to my door with a massive black briefcase in his hand, the kind you could use to tote a dirty bomb. Once inside my living room, he cracked open the case and removed a laptop, a ...
What is neurofeedback therapy? - Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN Key Takeaways Neurofeedback therapy uses electrical sensors on the head to track brain reactions.The therapy helps with conditions like ADHD, ...
What Is Neurofeedback? - Whenever I mention that neurofeedback helped me regain my life after my multiple brain injuries — or that I’m now a neurofeedback provider — the first reaction is to ask me, what is neurofeedback? I’m ...
Neurofeedback Gains Popularity and Lab Attention - You sit in a chair, facing a computer screen, while a clinician sticks electrodes to your scalp with a viscous goop that takes days to wash out of your hair. Wires from the sensors connect to a ...
What Is Neurofeedback Therapy And How Does It Work? - Ashwini Nadkarni, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and Interim Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs in the Department of Psychiatry at Brigham and Women ...
What is neurofeedback therapy? - Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN Key Takeaways Neurofeedback therapy uses electrical sensors on the head to track brain reactions.The therapy helps with conditions like ADHD, ...
What Is Neurofeedback? - Whenever I mention that neurofeedback helped me regain my life after my multiple brain injuries — or that I’m now a neurofeedback provider — the first reaction is to ask me, what is neurofeedback? I’m ...
Neurofeedback Gains Popularity and Lab Attention - You sit in a chair, facing a computer screen, while a clinician sticks electrodes to your scalp with a viscous goop that takes days to wash out of your hair. Wires from the sensors connect to a ...
What Is Neurofeedback Therapy And How Does It Work? - Ashwini Nadkarni, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and Interim Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs in the Department of Psychiatry at Brigham and Women ...
Medical News Today
PubMed
An updated overview on clinical and developmental trajectories of developmental and epileptic encephalopathies: From childhood to adulthood -
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) are a group of diseases characterized by recurring drug-resistant seizures, frequent EEG epileptiform abnormalities and a developmental slowing/regression. This narrative review aimed to analyse the progression of DEEs across the lifespan to characterize the clinical and developmental implications of these conditions in the different age-range...
Characterizing vascular tone in nocturnal major motor seizures using wearable photoplethysmography - OBJECTIVE: The impact of seizures on the peripheral vascular system has not been well studied. Here, we used wearable photoplethysmography (PPG) to characterize peripheral vascular tone dynamics in children with refractory epilepsy.
Brain connectivity predict surgical outcomes of low-grade epilepsy-associated neuroepithelial tumors - CONCLUSIONS: Alpha-band functional connectivity is a key predictor of surgical outcomes in LEAT patients.
Clock gene dysregulation in epilepsy: A systematic review - OBJECTIVE: Epileptic seizures show a rhythmic pattern, being more frequent at particular times of the day (e.g., only occurring during sleep), suggesting a role of the circadian rhythm. Clock genes regulate the circadian rhythm and might be involved in the pathophysiology of epilepsy. This systematic review sought to answer the research question: what is the relationship between clock genes and...
Longitudinal analyses of electronic medical records reveal dynamic developmental trajectories for patients with SCN8A-related disorders - OBJECTIVES: Despite providing significant insights into the phenotypic spectrum and genotype-phenotype correlations in SCN8A-related disorders (SCN8A-RD), cohort and registry-based studies typically lack sufficient longitudinal data to characterize disease progression or treatment-response trajectories. Here we utilize data from electronic medical records (EMRs) of 80 patients as a complementar...
Capability, opportunity and motivation for shared decision-making about valproate as an antiseizure medication treatment for epilepsy in women with pregnancy potential: A qualitative study of patie... - CONCLUSION: Comprehensive SDM when valproate is considered clinically appropriate could support informed, patient-centred decision-making. Equipping clinicians to navigate multifaceted risk/benefit discussions and empowering patients with clear, tailored information can help ensure treatment decisions align with reproductive goals. This study highlights the need to embed SDM in valproate prescr...
Characterizing vascular tone in nocturnal major motor seizures using wearable photoplethysmography - OBJECTIVE: The impact of seizures on the peripheral vascular system has not been well studied. Here, we used wearable photoplethysmography (PPG) to characterize peripheral vascular tone dynamics in children with refractory epilepsy.
Brain connectivity predict surgical outcomes of low-grade epilepsy-associated neuroepithelial tumors - CONCLUSIONS: Alpha-band functional connectivity is a key predictor of surgical outcomes in LEAT patients.
Clock gene dysregulation in epilepsy: A systematic review - OBJECTIVE: Epileptic seizures show a rhythmic pattern, being more frequent at particular times of the day (e.g., only occurring during sleep), suggesting a role of the circadian rhythm. Clock genes regulate the circadian rhythm and might be involved in the pathophysiology of epilepsy. This systematic review sought to answer the research question: what is the relationship between clock genes and...
Longitudinal analyses of electronic medical records reveal dynamic developmental trajectories for patients with SCN8A-related disorders - OBJECTIVES: Despite providing significant insights into the phenotypic spectrum and genotype-phenotype correlations in SCN8A-related disorders (SCN8A-RD), cohort and registry-based studies typically lack sufficient longitudinal data to characterize disease progression or treatment-response trajectories. Here we utilize data from electronic medical records (EMRs) of 80 patients as a complementar...
Capability, opportunity and motivation for shared decision-making about valproate as an antiseizure medication treatment for epilepsy in women with pregnancy potential: A qualitative study of patie... - CONCLUSION: Comprehensive SDM when valproate is considered clinically appropriate could support informed, patient-centred decision-making. Equipping clinicians to navigate multifaceted risk/benefit discussions and empowering patients with clear, tailored information can help ensure treatment decisions align with reproductive goals. This study highlights the need to embed SDM in valproate prescr...
Science Daily
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.
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.