Epilepsy contributes to a significant disease burden in children and adolescents worldwide. The incidence of childhood epilepsy is threefold higher in low and middle income countries compared in high-income countries.…
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A decade ago, a family searching for answers to their child’s mysterious diagnosis of “KCNQ2” found the lab of Dr. Edward C. Cooper, associate professor of neurology, neuroscience and molecular and human genetics at Baylor College…
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Service dogs are often seen in videos showing off their impeccable training, but how many of us have seen what they do during a real medical emergency? Under the handle…
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Researchers have developed a new method for triggering and imaging seizures in epilepsy patients, offering physicians the ability to collect real-time data to tailor epilepsy surgery. In contrast to previous…
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Last year, Kennady Schneider couldn’t take gym class or participate in physical activities on field trips with her classmates, the risk too great that the noise and heat could trigger…
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Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, is a global health concern affecting nearly 50 million people worldwide. Despite advancements in medical treatments, approximately one third of individuals with…
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