Epilepsy

The reduction of tau proteins can halt the development of Dravet syndrome, a form of childhood epilepsy, according to research in modified mice.

As a part of the Choosing Wisely campaign, 6 organizations representing surgeons have contributed lists of tests and procedures that can be unnecessary and a waste of money.

Although variouis contraceptives are available for women whose baseline health is good, women who have chronic medical conditions have unique concerns.

An additional biomarker may predict future epilepsy development in febrile seizure sufferers, according to researchers at the University of California, Irvine.

Surgery to address drug-resistant epilepsy may improve psychoses, according to a study.

By observing mutated flies, researchers at the University of Iowa found the same pathophysiological pathways are relevant to epilepsy and several neurodegenerative disorders.

Many patients with multiple sclerosis have numerous comorbid chronic conditions that worsen mental health and increase mortality.

Clinicians must be more prepared to discuss the full range of options for refractory epilepsy treatment with their patients.

A specific mutation in one key gene interferes with early brain development and even causes epilepsy.

New research suggests a mathematical algorithm can predict the onset of seizures in epilepsy patients up to 20 minutes in advance.

A recent study has discovered that children with both ADHD and recent-onset epilepsy display a unique brain morphology compared to healthy patients.

An intranasal midazolam spray designed to treat seizures in epilepsy patients yielded favorable results in an early trial.

Teasing out relevant the relationship among risk factors, comorbidities, and migraine is challenging but critical for optimal migraine treatment.

Literature review by the AAN shows that oral and oral spray forms of medical marijuana effectively treat some symptoms of MS, but there is little evidence to support efficacy in treating other neurologic diseases such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and Tourette syndrome.

The development of epilepsy and subsequent seizures was prevented in animal models following the use of losartan, a common hypertension drug.

A device recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat surgery used in combination surgery with a separate implantable system may completely eliminate surgery.

Over a study period of one year, Zonegran (zonisamide) was well tolerated in children aged 6-18 years.

A task force writing on behalf of the International League Against Epilepsy has released a study providing updated guidelines on diagnosing epilepsy.

New recommendations support diagnosis and treatment after one unprovoked seizure in patients who have other factors that are associated with a high recurrence risk.

Despite the generally positive history of deep brain stimulation, patients often have preconceptions about the procedure, especially its risks.

Yale University researchers have found a single "switch" in the brains of patients with epilepsy that determines whether an epileptic seizure will be mild or trigger a dangerous, debilitating loss of consciousness.

Research in fruit flies shows an enzyme commonly targeted by epilepsy medications contributes to sleep loss, according to research published in Molecular Psychiatry.

A new retrospective study suggests that patients with autoimmune disorders should be monitored for epilepsy, and vice versa.

Current research for status epilepticus (SE) largely ignores specific treatment for children, according to a study published in the February 2014 edition of Seizure.

A survey of US neurologists found that a significant minority is unaware of FDA drug safety updates and many who are aware of the updates fail to act on them.

The design group Artefact is developing an epilepsy-monitoring device that patients could wear as a sticker or bracelet to track all aspects of their condition.

After observing a mother and child with the same disabilities, a team of researchers identified a missing section of chromosome, which proves the disabilities are rooted in genetics.

Infants with autism who were fed soy-based formula had more seizures than their counterparts fed dairy-based formulas, according to a study published in PLOS ONE.

Researchers identify several independent risk factors for the development of severe and/or symptomatic hyponatremia in patients on oxcarbazepine therapy.

For patients who emerge from epilepsy surgery seizure-free, the complex relationship between depression, anxiety, and seizure control does not guarantee better quality of life.