Emerging evidence has shown that ambient air pollution affects brain health, but little is known about its effect on epileptic seizures. This work aimed to assess the association between daily exposure to ambient air pollution and the risk of epileptic seizures.
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Recent discoveries have led researchers to believe that the actual cause of death is a sudden loss of respiratory function in these otherwise healthy epilepsy patients, and Crone is digging deeper to discover when these abnormalities occur.
Our findings suggest that when subjects living at sea level are exposed to high altitudes, they will be at a higher risk for new-onset seizure in the immediate few months of exposure, and that this risk increases with increasing altitude.
Recent work in epilepsy research has aimed to use AI methods to improve diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, with the ultimate goal of developing highly accurate and reliable tools to aid clinical decision making.
A new study suggests that people with epilepsy associated with head injuries, especially the type not well controlled by medication, are more likely to have other health conditions like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), back pain and headache that may result in them reporting a lower quality of life.
I am beyond thrilled and excited to share with you that CURE Epilepsy’s in-person Annual Benefit is officially returning this year! We will be back, live at Navy Pier in Chicago celebrating the progress we have made in advancing science to find a cure for epilepsy.
Over the years, everyone loses a few brain cells. A study led by scientists from USC Stem Cell and the USC Neurorestoration Center presents evidence that adults can replenish at least some of what they’ve lost by generating new brain cells, and that this process is dramatically altered in patients with long-term epilepsy.
The significantly reduced life expectancy is found both in people who develop epilepsy as a result of an underlying condition, such as brain cancer or stroke, and in those who develop epilepsy without an obvious underlying cause,"
In this month's update, you'll find information on applying for our Research Seminar Series, a postdoctoral opportunity in epilepsy research, abstract submissions for the American Epilepsy Society, and more.
