Epilepsy News

Surprising new research links LSD-induced brain entropy to seizure protection - Two recent studies conducted by scientists at the University Health Network and the University of Toronto provide new evidence regarding the effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) on the brain.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Neurofeedback for ADHD: Significant, Lasting Improvement - Computer-based neurofeedback can produce significant and lasting improvement in attention and focus in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD ...

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 ...

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 ...

First Report of a Child With a DeSanto-Shinawi Syndrome and a Polymorphous Low-Grade Neuroepithelial Tumor of the Young - Loss-of-function variants in the WW Domain Containing Adaptor with Coiled-Coil (WAC) gene are associated with DeSanto-Shinawi syndrome (DESSH), a rare autosomal dominant neurodevelopmental disorder usually with onset characterized by global developmental delay appearing in infancy or early youth, intellectual disability, seizures, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disord...

Valproic Acid-Induced Pancreatitis in a Pediatric Patient With 17q12 Duplication Syndrome - Drug-induced acute pancreatitis is an uncommon cause of acute pancreatitis. Among the common culprits is valproic acid (VPA) and its derivatives, i.e., Depakote. These medications are commonly prescribed for epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and migraines. Although VPA-induced pancreatitis is rare, it has a variable disease course and may progress to severe disease, which can become fatal. Our case r...

Longitudinal Australian trends in the initiation of valproate medication among women of reproductive age and concurrent use of prescription contraceptives - CONCLUSIONS: A decline in valproate prescribing has occurred in Australia. At the time treatment commenced, the great majority of women dispensed valproate were not covered by any form of PBS prescription contraceptive, which is of concern.

Assessment of Driving Restrictions Following Craniotomy: A Survey of Canadian Neurosurgeons - CONCLUSION: This study emphasizes the lack of standardized practices regarding return to driving recommendations for patients undergoing craniotomy without prior seizures. Development of national return to driving guidelines would assist Canadian clinicians in making informed decisions regarding the optimal timeframe for the safe return to driving.

Probiotics and seizure susceptibility in preclinical epilepsy models: mechanistic insights from a systematic review and meta-analysis - The gut microbiota can affect neuronal excitability, inflammation, and oxidative balance via the gut-brain axis, shaping seizure susceptibility. To translate these findings into clinical approaches, a synthesis of preclinical microbiome-based evidence is needed. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the putative anticonvulsant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective eff...

Investigating the role of cortical microglia in a mouse model of viral infection-induced seizures - Microglia, resident immune sentinels in the brain, are crucial in responding to tissue damage, infection, damage signals like purines (ATP/ ADP), and clearing cellular debris. It is currently unknown how microglial reactivity progresses and contributes to seizure development following Theiler's Murine Encephalomyelitis Virus (TMEV) infection. Previously, it has been demonstrated that purinergic...

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.