This study discusses two fatalities in the setting of epilepsy and self-determined therapy with cannabis (SDTC).
Pediatric Epilepsy, SUDEP
Digital Health Solutions LLC created a module about SUDEP for its Child Health Improvement through Computer Automation, or CHICA, system.
Genetics, Pediatric Epilepsy
An SCN1A mutation may be a prerequisite for a long term deleterious effect of seizures on the brain, indicating a clear interaction between seizures and the mutation for the development of a severe phenotype generated by pathological remodeling.
The Health Related Quality of Life and Health State Utility Values index scores indicate substantial impairment among individuals with TSC.
De novo status epilepticus has a worse prognosis than status epilepticus in patients with previous epilepsy.
The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory State subscale proved to be a valid and reliable psychometric instrument in terms of screening for anxiety disorders in PWEs.
According to findings, pregabalin 10 mg/kg/d was effective in reducing the seizure frequency in children with focal onset seizures vs placebo, and both doses of pregabalin were generally safe and well tolerated.
Researchers are studying how well focused ultrasound surgery works in adults with a specific type of epilepsy whose seizures are not controlled by medication.
Pediatric Epilepsy
This study highlights the importance of GTP-binding domain of GNAO1 for G-protein signaling and neurodevelopment.
