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Epilepsy and Family: Unraveling the Link to Psychosis

December 18, 2024

Epilepsy is a complex condition, often influenced by multiple genes. However, certain types can be traced back to just one gene and run in families, like focal epilepsy. Interestingly, those with focal epilepsy might have a higher chance of experiencing psychosis. But what about families where this

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Unlocking Secrets of Epilepsy: A New Way to Spot Crucial Brain Activity

November 30, 2024

Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes unusual electrical activity, often leading to seizures. These seizures start in a specific area of the brain, known as the epileptogenic focus. But not all epileptic brain activity, called interictal epileptiform spikes, is helpful in pinpointing this focus.

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Unraveling the Surprising Consequences of Intravenous Catheters in Seizure Monitoring Units

November 29, 2024

Have you ever heard the phrase "the best intentions can backfire"? This is exactly what happened in an epilepsy monitoring unit. Inserting a peripheral intravascular catheter is a common procedure, but it comes with unforeseen risks. Some patients developed a severe bloodstream infection, Staphyloco

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Epilepsy Trigger: When Hippocampal Neurons Are Gone

November 28, 2024

You might have heard that inflammation and neuron death are linked to epilepsy, but do these changes actually cause seizures? To find out, scientists created a unique mouse model. They inserted a special protein that makes certain brain cells sensitive to a toxin. This protein, tied to a specific ge

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Epilepsy Treatments: A Nationwide Look at Laser and Nerve Stimulation

November 27, 2024

Let's take a look at how two different treatments for epilepsy have been used across the United States. We're talking about Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and Vagus Nerve stimulation (VNS). Both are used to help people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medicine. First, it's important

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Epilepsy and Heart Rhythms: The Link Explained

November 26, 2024

Epilepsy, a significant cause of disability and early death globally, can be tricky to diagnose. Doctors need detailed patient histories and specific tests to tell apart epilepsy from fainting spells. A big part of this diagnosis is using an electroencephalogram (EEG), which records brain activity.

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Stiripentol: A Helping Hand for Kids with Dravet Syndrome

November 22, 2024

Dravet syndrome is a tough condition that hits kids early in life. It brings on frequent, long seizures and a high risk of death, especially in the first 12 years. This condition also affects how kids develop and behave, making life really challenging. Doctors recommend quick treatment with strong s

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How AI is Boosting Surgery Decisions for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

November 15, 2024

Imagine trying to solve a complex puzzle without all the pieces. That's what doctors often face when treating epilepsy patients who don't respond to medications. But technology is coming to the rescue. Researchers have created a special type of AI, a customized GPT model, to help doctors make more a

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What Kids with Epilepsy Face: Public Perception and Knowledge

November 14, 2024

Epilepsy in kids raises lots of questions and concerns. So, let's take a look at how the public views childhood epilepsy and how understanding health info (health literacy) might influence those views. Besides, we'll chat about how things like age, education, and gender can play a part too. Health

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Boosting Mental Health in Epilepsy with Teamwork: A New Approach

November 13, 2024

More often than not, people living with epilepsy also struggle with anxiety and depression. These mental health issues can seriously impact their quality of life, but they often get overlooked because access to mental health specialists is limited. A unique strategy called "collaborative care" has s