his review confers the potential of brain-derived extracellular vesicles in the cerebrospinal fluid and the serum as sources of epilepsy-related biomarkers, and the promise of mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles for easing status epilepticus-induced adverse changes in the brain.
Genetics
Pathogenic variants in [the gene] GNB5 cause an autosomal recessive neurodevelopmental disorder with neonatal sinus bradycardia.
Although no significant difference in efficacy was found across treatments, lacosamide, lamotrigine, and levetiracetam had the highest probability of ranking best for achieving seizure freedom.
The 12-month multidisciplinary program offers an effective management strategy in improving psychiatric comorbidities, medication adherence, and quality of life in patients with epilepsy in eastern China.
Researchers state that a pathological buzz of electrical brain activity that interferes with the brain's normal activity.
“Being a parent of an adult child with epilepsy is a whole different ballgame,” said Barbara. “I didn’t receive any information from the doctors. I had to find it on my own.”
EpLink announced the launch of an online survey to work directly with patients, caregivers and clinicians to better identify research priorities around epilepsy and seizures.
This study evaluated the clinical features and sleep/wakefulness distribution of seizures at onset and lifelong in a large cohort of clinical/confirmed SHE.
Status epilepticus is not infrequent in patients with previous stroke and may present with negative neurological symptoms, thus mimicking a stroke recurrence.
