A simple scheduling tool to improve diagnostic outcomes may reduce cost and risks associated with delayed or missed diagnosis in epilepsy.
Genetics
The focus of the TREAT-SGS project is the development and preclinical testing in human cell models and transgenic mice of novel treatments for Schinzel-Giedion Syndrome.
An increased risk of osteoporosis was observed for patients with epilepsy who use enzyme-inducing AEDs, were on polytherapy with AEDs and had increased duration of epilepsy.
The researchers show that a change in pH disrupts the communication within the intercellular astrocyte networks. This reduced communication between astrocytes appears to exacerbate epileptic activity of neurons.
Several key elements for nocturnal seizure detection devices implementation included the importance of gaining trust and the possibility to adjust seizure detection devices settings for different types of caregivers.
CURE Epilepsy, based in Chicago and Epilepsy Canada, headquartered in Toronto, two organizations at the forefront of funding scientific research, have agreed to form a strategic working relationship.
Genetics
Study finds that mice with a particular GABA-A receptor subunit mutation have increased neuroinflammation in multiple brain regions.
Pediatric Epilepsy
Three quarters of severe epilepsies of infancy could be assigned an epilepsy syndrome or "variant syndrome" at presentation.
