Epilepsy News

'Seeing our son having a seizure is traumatic' - The parents of a young boy who experiences up to 50 seizures a day have described "living on the edge" as they call for better awareness about epilepsy. Three-year-old Barnaby from Lymington in ...

Colorado lawmakers mark "Purple Day" as bill targets epilepsy-related death reporting - The Colorado State Senate recognized Purple Day, marking efforts to raise awareness about epilepsy and support people living with the neurological disorder. For one state senator, the recognition ...

Pediatrics in Brevard: Here's what to know about epilepsy, what to do if someone has seizure - Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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, ...

Why Early Detection of Seizures and Epilepsy Is so Important - For parents, a child having a seizure is one of the most frightening experiences imaginable. While many childhood seizures are brief and isolated, others are more serious and persistent. To make the ...

First seizure clinic provides visit, pediatric epilepsy diagnosis in less than a week - Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The model expedites access to specialists after a first seizure. The mean time between the referral and the ...

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 ...

Understanding epilepsy: Types of seizures, symptoms and first aid - Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized primarily by seizures, epilepsy can present in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the ...

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 ...

Mental health clinic expands to Henderson with neurofeedback treatment - LAS VEGAS ( FOX5) — A local mental health provider celebrated its expansion to Henderson Tuesday. The Integrative Wellness Clinic of Nevada cut the ribbon on its new location. The clinic says it is ...

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 ...

Neurofeedback gets you back in the zone - Researchers have shown -- for the first time -- that they can use online neurofeedback to modify an individual's arousal state to improve performance in a demanding sensory motor task, such as flying ...

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 ...

Clinical Outcomes of SEEG-Guided Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation in Children With Focal Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: A Multicenter Real-World Study - CONCLUSION: SEEG-RFTC is a safe procedure that yields favorable outcomes in a substantial proportion of pediatric patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy. The duration of epilepsy and PET characteristics are significantly associated with the likelihood of achieving seizure freedom. These findings highlight the potential of SEEG-RFTC as a valuable therapeutic option in this population.

Effect of early tolerability and co-medication on long-term perampanel treatment outcomes in real-world settings - CONCLUSION: In this real-world study, the first 3 months after perampanel initiation represent a critical period for optimising retention and seizure control through adverse event management. Concomitant use of EIASM, may be associated with difference in efficacy. Early monitoring of adverse events and appropriate consideration of concomitant ASMs may optimise long-term perampanel treatment out...

Effect of probiotics in the treatment of epileptic seizures: The state of knowledge from the most recent preclinical and clinical research - Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that is often associated with drug resistance and adverse effects of anti-seizure medications (ASMs). Recent studies have highlighted the role of the gut-brain axis and gut microbiota in seizure activity and neurological health. This review summarizes current preclinical and clinical evidence examining probiotics as a potential adjunctive approach in e...

Natural History of YWHAG-Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorder - CONCLUSIONS: This study helps elucidate the natural history of YWHAG-NDD. Future research should focus on optimal treatments strategies for patients with YWHAG-NDD.

Localizing Target for Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy using Dynamic EEG Source Network - Epilepsy is a brain network disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) shows promise for treating drug-resistant epilepsy. The placement of the tDCS cathodal electrode is primarily on the scalp over the suspected epileptogenic zone; quantitative analysis is needed to support the selection. Additionally, identifying a target is difficult for pati...

Chronic pinacidil attenuates the pentylenetetrazole‑induced kindling in rats - Seizures in epilepsy result from excessive neuronal electrical discharges. Imbalances in potassium homeostasis can increase neuronal excitability and trigger epileptic seizures. Drugs that enhance potassium currents are expected to suppress seizures. Pinacidil, an ATP‑sensitive potassium channel opener, has shown anticonvulsant effects in acute seizure models in rodents. However, its effects fo...

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.