Researchers used a promising new therapy called antisense oligonucleotide therapy to control the expression of a mutant SCN8A gene, resulting in delayed seizure onset and survival in mouse models of SCN8A encephalopathy and Dravet syndrome.  What is SCN8A encephalopathy? Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies are a group of rare epilepsy syndromes that are characterized by early-onset […]

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Researchers developed a new genetic-based method for rapid diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in patients.   Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by seizures and abnormal sensations. It affects people of all ages. Seizures are caused by a sudden burst of electrical activity, which alters the normal functioning of the brain. According to the World […]

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A study from the USA compared using different types of electrodes in the brain for the selection of patients undergoing epilepsy surgery. Medications do not work in one-third of all individuals with epilepsy. These patients continue to be at risk from epileptic episodes, accidental injuries, and sudden death. Epilepsy surgery has been shown to provide […]

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A recent study developed and evaluated the effectiveness of a new device to detect epileptic seizures and act as an epilepsy warning. Despite receiving medication, approximately 30% of people with epilepsy continue to have seizures. Seizures occurring during sleep can be especially dangerous and are often unwitnessed. These epileptic patients are also at high risk […]

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In a recent study published in JAMA Neurology, researchers identify midlife risk factors and their relationship to developing epilepsy later in life. Epilepsy, a neurological disorder marked by recurrent seizures, occurs in elderly people more frequently than in any other age group. High blood pressure, dementia, and strokes are related to late-onset epilepsy, but other […]

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A study published in JAMA Pediatrics supports the use of genetic testing, especially with DNA sequencing, as the first-line diagnostic method for children under three years of age experiencing epilepsy and seizures. Challenges of seizure management Epilepsy is a nervous system disorder characterized by unprovoked, repeated seizures. Although it can affect all age groups, it […]

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