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Infant, child stroke survivors prone to seizures, epilepsy
• Children's Health • • Epilepsy • • Stroke • Feb 08 13

About one-third of American infants and children who suffer bleeding into brain tissue, may later have seizures and as many as 13 percent will… Infant, child stroke survivors prone to seizures, epilepsy   

 
 

All in the family: A genetic link between epilepsy and migraine
• Epilepsy • • Migraine • Jan 07 13

New research reveals a shared genetic susceptibility to epilepsy and migraine. Findings published in Epilepsia, a journal of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE),… All in the family: A genetic link between epilepsy and migraine   

 
 

New treatments for epilepsy, behavioral disorders could result from Wayne State studies
• Epilepsy • • Neurology • Oct 12 12

Three studies conducted as part of Wayne State University’s Systems Biology of Epilepsy Project (SBEP) could result in new types of treatment for the… New treatments for epilepsy, behavioral disorders could result from Wayne State studies   

 
 

Study points to potential for improvement in the care, quality of life of epilepsy patients
• Epilepsy • • Neurology • Sep 29 12

Routine screening for psychiatric, cognitive and social problems could enhance the quality of care and quality of life for children and adults with epilepsy,… Study points to potential for improvement in the care, quality of life of epilepsy patients   

 
 

Musical brain patterns could help predict epileptic seizures
• Brain • • Epilepsy • Jun 16 12

The research led by Newcastle University’s Dr Mark Cunningham and Professor Miles Whittington and supported by the Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research, indicates… Musical brain patterns could help predict epileptic seizures   

 
 

Study reports seizure-freedom in 68 percent of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy patients
• Epilepsy • • Neurology • Jun 05 12

A 25-year follow-up study reveals that 68% of patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) became seizure-free, with nearly 30% no longer needing antiepileptic drug… Study reports seizure-freedom in 68 percent of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy patients   

 
 

Brain Surgery Touted for Epilepsy
• Brain • • Epilepsy • • Surgery • Apr 23 12

In a new study, researchers say brain surgery for a common type of epilepsy is seven times as effective as drug regimens currently used.

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Brain surgery for epilepsy underutilized
• Epilepsy • • Neurology • • Surgery • Apr 23 12

Ten years ago, a landmark clinical trial in Canada demonstrated the unequivocal effectiveness of brain surgeries for treating uncontrolled epilepsy, but since then the… Brain surgery for epilepsy underutilized   

 
 

Aging accelerates brain abnormalities in childhood onset epilepsy patients
• Epilepsy • • Neurology • Apr 02 12

New research confirms that childhood onset temporal lobe epilepsy has a significant impact on brain aging. Study findings published in Epilepsia, a peer-reviewed journal… Aging accelerates brain abnormalities in childhood onset epilepsy patients   

 
 

A more ethical way to compare epilepsy treatments
• Epilepsy • Dec 05 11

For the first time, a new research methodology recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration has been used to demonstrate that converting patients… A more ethical way to compare epilepsy treatments   

 
 

Surgery halts seizures in many epileptics: study
• Epilepsy • • Surgery • Oct 14 11

Almost half of epilepsy patients who have surgery find that it stops their seizures completely for at least 10 years, scientists said on Friday,… Surgery halts seizures in many epileptics: study   

 
 

Non-epileptic seizures may be misdiagnosed longer in veterans
• Epilepsy • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Sep 06 11

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures may go undiagnosed for much longer in veterans compared to civilians, according to a new study published in the September 6,… Non-epileptic seizures may be misdiagnosed longer in veterans   

 
 

Link Found Between Poor Epilepsy Control And Higher Healthcare Costs
• Epilepsy • • Public Health • Sep 01 11

Results of a new investigation have revealed that during a two-year period, the overall U.S. healthcare costs were twice as much for epilepsy patients… Link Found Between Poor Epilepsy Control And Higher Healthcare Costs   

 
 

Greater seizure frequency seen in women with epilepsy during anovulatory cycle
• Epilepsy • • Gender: Female • Jul 14 11

A recent multi-center study determined that women with generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTCS) had a greater number of seizures during anovulatory cycles—menstrual cycles where an… Greater seizure frequency seen in women with epilepsy during anovulatory cycle   

 
 

Genetic testing in epilepsy—it takes more than 1 gene
• Epilepsy • • Genetics • Jun 23 11

Imagine two flat screen televisions tuned to the same channel and sitting side-by-side. From a distance, their pictures are virtually the same, however up… Genetic testing in epilepsy—it takes more than 1 gene   

 
 

Understanding the antiepileptic benefits of an Atkins-like diet
• Dieting • • Epilepsy • Jun 23 11

Some individuals with epilepsy fail to respond to treatment with conventional drugs but benefit from consuming a ketogenic diet — a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet… Understanding the antiepileptic benefits of an Atkins-like diet   

 
 

New direction for epilepsy treatment
• Epilepsy • • Neurology • Mar 28 11

If common anticonvulsant drugs fail to manage epileptic seizures, then perhaps the anti-inflammatory* route is the way to go. That’s according to Mattia Maroso… New direction for epilepsy treatment   

 
 

Answers to a rare and tragic form of epilepsy
• Epilepsy • Mar 01 11

A new study offers critical insight into the biochemistry of a rare and fatal form of epilepsy known as Lafora disease, a genetic condition… Answers to a rare and tragic form of epilepsy   

 
 

Researchers: Pay More Attention to Epilepsy
• Epilepsy • • Neurology • Dec 28 10

Epilepsy, a common and serious neurologic disorder that affects millions of people, is not getting the public attention and funding for research it deserves,… Researchers: Pay More Attention to Epilepsy   

 
 

Seizure Generation in Brain is Isolated from Surrounding Brain Regions
• Brain • • Epilepsy • • Neurology • Dec 08 10

Mayo Clinic researchers found that the part of the brain generating seizures in individuals with epilepsy is functionally isolated from surrounding brain regions. The… Seizure Generation in Brain is Isolated from Surrounding Brain Regions   

 
 

Are Seizures Due to Cerebral Hemorrhage Going Undiagnosed in the ICU?
• Brain • • Epilepsy • • Neurology • • Stroke • Dec 06 10

Bleeding in and around the brain (cerebral hemorrhage, including intra-cerebral hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage among other forms), from whatever cause (stroke, ruptured aneurysm,… Are Seizures Due to Cerebral Hemorrhage Going Undiagnosed in the ICU?   

 
 

Research Provides New Insight Into Diet and Epilepsy
• Dieting • • Epilepsy • Dec 06 10

Many children with certain forms of epilepsy achieve seizure control through a stringent medically supervised diet, either the ketogenic diet (KD) or a Modified… Research Provides New Insight Into Diet and Epilepsy   

 
 

Infertility more common in women with epilepsy
• Epilepsy • • Fertility and pregnancy • Oct 12 10

Women with epilepsy may have a higher-than-average risk of fertility problems, particularly those on multiple anti-seizure drugs, a study published Monday suggests.

Researchers in… Infertility more common in women with epilepsy   

 
 

Combat injuries may cause epilepsy years later
• Epilepsy • • Neurology • • Trauma & Injuries • Jul 20 10

Soldiers may develop epilepsy from a head injury as many as 30 years down the road, hints a new study of Vietnam veterans.

Post-traumatic… Combat injuries may cause epilepsy years later   

 
 

UF Researchers Get $250,000 to study Cell-Based Epilepsy Treatment
• Epilepsy • • Neurology • • Public Health • May 04 10

University of Florida researchers will receive $250,000 to study an inventive cell-transfer therapy to treat cortical dysplasia, a condition where the brain develops abnormally… UF Researchers Get $250,000 to study Cell-Based Epilepsy Treatment   

 
 
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