The level of physical activity in people with epilepsy is only slightly lower than in controls (8% lower score) and it may be explained by lower occupational physical activity, probably related to lower employment rate among people with epilepsy.
These findings suggest that people with epilepsy are currently experiencing health changes, coupled with inadequate access to services. Those involved in healthcare delivery must ensure optimal care is provided for people with chronic conditions, such as epilepsy, to ensure that avoidable morbidity and mortality is prevented during the pandemic, and beyond.
Genetics, Pediatric Epilepsy, SUDEP
A round-up of epilepsy research news from the past month.
Genetics
Comprehensive care and support for both the child and family have important roles to play in helping families to thrive despite the severity of CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder.
Pediatric Epilepsy
We found that all interventions were significant and effective ways to establish basic knowledge about epilepsy in the given age group.
Studies have shown that seizures are more likely during specific periods in the day, indicating an association with sleep–wake cycles, or circadian rhythms.
Surveillance by microglia helps prevent seizure activity (or hyperexcitability) in the brain. This finding could open new therapeutic avenues for epilepsy.
Pediatric Epilepsy
Despite some limitations, it is most likely that teleconsultation becomes a new part of the clinical activities in rare pediatric epilepsy centers.
There needs to be an evidence-based system to allow for a bidirectional flow of PWE considering their fluctuating risk. The SUDEP and Seizure Safety Checklist can be a decision support tool to enable this.
