07/22/2019 /
This study suggests a convergence in the genetics of severe and less-severe epilepsies associated with ultra-rare coding variation, and it highlights a ubiquitous role for GABAergic inhibition in epilepsy etiology.
07/19/2019 /
Poststroke seizures may worsen or cause the reappearance of neurological deficits and consciousness impairment; they can be also misinterpreted as stroke recurrence and lead to delayed treatment with antiepileptic drugs.
07/19/2019 /
Among those with new onset focal epilepsy, migraine comorbidity has shown no correlation with objective cognitive scores, according to a study published in Epilepsy and Behavior.
07/18/2019 /
The most common seizure types in CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) are epileptic spasms (often without hypsarrhythmia) and tonic seizures that may cluster together.
07/18/2019 /
The ESPENTE study creates much needed context to the argument for the development of the Epilepsy Specialist Nurses as an integral part of the care provided to people with epilepsy, their family and carers.
07/18/2019 /
A genetic phenomenon called double somatic mosaicism was found for a first time in a girl with Dravet syndrome, a case study reports.
07/17/2019 /
Management of status epilepticus in pregnancy is influenced by the cause of SE and duration of pregnancy. It carries a good prognosis if detected early and treated appropriately.
07/17/2019 /
A round-up of key epilepsy research news from the past month.
07/15/2019 /
Treatment with valproic acid is unavoidable in many women with epilepsy of childbearing age despite recent regulations.
