Among those with new onset focal epilepsy, migraine comorbidity has shown no correlation with objective cognitive scores, according to a study published in Epilepsy and Behavior.
Genetics
The most common seizure types in CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) are epileptic spasms (often without hypsarrhythmia) and tonic seizures that may cluster together.
The ESPENTE study creates much needed context to the argument for the development of the Epilepsy Specialist Nurses as an integral part of the care provided to people with epilepsy, their family and carers.
Genetics, Pediatric Epilepsy
A genetic phenomenon called double somatic mosaicism was found for a first time in a girl with Dravet syndrome, a case study reports.
Management of status epilepticus in pregnancy is influenced by the cause of SE and duration of pregnancy. It carries a good prognosis if detected early and treated appropriately.
CBD, Genetics, Pediatric Epilepsy
A round-up of key epilepsy research news from the past month.
Treatment with valproic acid is unavoidable in many women with epilepsy of childbearing age despite recent regulations.
Persons with dementia are also at higher risk of having recurring seizures and of experiencing seizures for the first time at a younger age, compared to people without dementia.
Genetics
Researchers identified a set of neurons in the brain as critical targets for therapeutic intervention, utilizing a mouse model mimicking a mutation of the sodium channel gene SCN8A found in 14 individuals with epilepsy.
