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Stay calm, keep safe: What to do if someone has a seizure has an epileptic seizure -
Specialist neurologist and NASA President, Dr Patty Francis, says that epilepsy affects individuals of all ages and increases the risk of premature death up to three times compared with the general ...
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 ...
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, ...
Epilepsy awareness: The do's and don'ts in the first 10 minutes after a seizure - On this World Epilepsy Day, the author bursts the common myths about what people normally suggest and do when a seizure hits one ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Epilepsy awareness: The do's and don'ts in the first 10 minutes after a seizure - On this World Epilepsy Day, the author bursts the common myths about what people normally suggest and do when a seizure hits one ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Neurofeedback News
Mental Wellness Month: How Neurofeedback Offers Drug-Free Relief for Anxiety and Brain Fog -
Neurofeedback is a form of biofeedback that monitors brain activity through electroencephalography (EEG) and provides real-time visual or auditory feedback to patients. During sessions, individuals ...
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 ...
High-precision neurofeedback accelerates the mental health benefits of meditation - A new study published in the journal Mindfulness has found that high-precision brain training can help novice meditators learn the practice more effectively. The findings indicate that neurofeedback ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
High-precision neurofeedback accelerates the mental health benefits of meditation - A new study published in the journal Mindfulness has found that high-precision brain training can help novice meditators learn the practice more effectively. The findings indicate that neurofeedback ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Lesion network mapping in pediatric epilepsy - CONCLUSION: Lesion network mapping for pediatric epilepsy is in its infancy and results are heterogeneous.
Stathmin 1 regulates epileptic seizures by influencing GABA(A) R-mediated inhibitory synaptic activity - Epilepsy is a common neurological disease, and approximately 30% of patients with epilepsy do not respond adequately to antiseizure medications. STMN1 (Stathmin 1) is a potent regulator of microtubule stability, and previous research has shown that STMN1 expression is increased in epileptic brain. However, the effect of STMN1 on epileptic seizures remains unclear. Our study found that STMN1 exp...
Exploring the clinical, neuroimaging, and genetic spectrum of PLPBP deficiency: multicenter case series and systematic review - CONCLUSIONS: This systematic review and multicenter case series of a large cohort of individuals with PLPBP deficiency delineates the clinical, radiological, and genetic spectrum of PLPBP-related vitamin B(6)-related epilepsies, an autosomal-recessive disease. It also highlights the best treatment approaches and potential predictors for disease severity and survival.
The effect of sensory deprivation and mutant gene dosage on seizures and sustained attention in a mouse model of absence epilepsy - CONCLUSIONS: Compared to other preclinical models, Cacng2 mutant mice uniquely combine a human-relevant genetic mutation with spontaneous absence seizures and quantifiable deficits in sustained attention. The model thus provides a powerful platform for investigating the neurobiological intersection of epilepsy and ADHD and for evaluating potential therapeutic interventions. Our results undersco...
Deep Learning-Based Epileptic Seizure Detection from EEG Signals and PPG signals Using LSTM and CNN Models - Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent and unpredictable seizures that significantly affect patients' health and quality of life. Conventional diagnosis relies heavily on continuous electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring, which requires clinical expertise and is not well suited for real-time detection. To address these challenges, this paper presents a hybrid deep...
Lesion network mapping in pediatric epilepsy - CONCLUSION: Lesion network mapping for pediatric epilepsy is in its infancy and results are heterogeneous.
Stathmin 1 regulates epileptic seizures by influencing GABA(A) R-mediated inhibitory synaptic activity - Epilepsy is a common neurological disease, and approximately 30% of patients with epilepsy do not respond adequately to antiseizure medications. STMN1 (Stathmin 1) is a potent regulator of microtubule stability, and previous research has shown that STMN1 expression is increased in epileptic brain. However, the effect of STMN1 on epileptic seizures remains unclear. Our study found that STMN1 exp...
Exploring the clinical, neuroimaging, and genetic spectrum of PLPBP deficiency: multicenter case series and systematic review - CONCLUSIONS: This systematic review and multicenter case series of a large cohort of individuals with PLPBP deficiency delineates the clinical, radiological, and genetic spectrum of PLPBP-related vitamin B(6)-related epilepsies, an autosomal-recessive disease. It also highlights the best treatment approaches and potential predictors for disease severity and survival.
The effect of sensory deprivation and mutant gene dosage on seizures and sustained attention in a mouse model of absence epilepsy - CONCLUSIONS: Compared to other preclinical models, Cacng2 mutant mice uniquely combine a human-relevant genetic mutation with spontaneous absence seizures and quantifiable deficits in sustained attention. The model thus provides a powerful platform for investigating the neurobiological intersection of epilepsy and ADHD and for evaluating potential therapeutic interventions. Our results undersco...
Deep Learning-Based Epileptic Seizure Detection from EEG Signals and PPG signals Using LSTM and CNN Models - Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent and unpredictable seizures that significantly affect patients' health and quality of life. Conventional diagnosis relies heavily on continuous electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring, which requires clinical expertise and is not well suited for real-time detection. To address these challenges, this paper presents a hybrid deep...
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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.