The animal research behind a new device to treat epilepsy
A boy in the UK has made headlines after being the first to successfully receive a new device to treat epilepsy. A neurostimulator fitted into his skull sends electrical signals…
Saliva key to AI-assisted, non-invasive home monitoring method to improve epilepsy care
The OSU team had already demonstrated a sensor system, based on microfluidics(Link is external), for quickly analyzing the level of anti-seizure medicine in saliva and now will extend its work to…
A genetic link to the development of epilepsy and autism
Autism and epilepsy often coexist in a complex web of neurodevelopmental challenges. Seizures, a common symptom in both conditions, can significantly impact a child’s well-being and development. Read the article.
Booker Seeks Grants Program to Support Students With Seizures
Booker’s Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act would continue this momentum by authorizing funding to help ensure all students nationwide are surrounded by trained and prepared individuals. Read the article.
Racial, Sex, and Age Variations in Epilepsy Incidence Among Medicare Beneficiaries
Researchers conducted a retrospective study to provide updated epilepsy incidence estimates among older adults, comparing across age, sex, and race/ethnicity. They analyzed epilepsy incidence using a random sample of 4,999,999…
Flu and Children with Neurologic Conditions
Children of any age with neurologic conditions are more likely than other children to become very sick if they get flu. Flu complications may vary and can include pneumonia and…
Can Antihistamines Trigger Seizures in Young Kids?
Researchers in Korea used a self-controlled case-crossover design to assess the risk for seizures associated with prescriptions of first-generation antihistamines. Read the article.
Heat waves may increase the likelihood of seizures in people with epilepsy
Heat waves can worsen abnormal excitability of the brain in people with epilepsy, finds a new small-scale patient study by clinical scientists at UCL. Read the article.
Reaching a Consensus About Care Expectations, Comorbidities of SCN8A-Related Disorders
Earlier this year, a group of clinicians and caregivers published a global modified-Delphi consensus on comorbidities and overall outcomes in epilepsy, development, and non-seizure challenges for the 5 phenotypes of SCN8A-related…
The Healing Power of Music
You’ve heard that music is the language of the soul — but could it also be a treatment for the body? On this episode, we explore some of the latest…