Newswise Feature Channel: Epilepsy

5 Trends That Are Changing Pediatric Epilepsy Care

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:15:52 EST

Epilepsy is the most common pediatric brain disorder, affecting nearly half a million children in the U.S. And yet, only about 1% of patients who should be seen at a comprehensive epilepsy center are ever referred to this care.That's a devastating statistic, especially for children--whose uncontrolled seizures can sometimes lead to irreversible developmental deficits.

Gillette Children's Healthcare Press Announces New Book Series

Gillette Children's — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:33 EST

Gillette Children's Healthcare Press is proud to announce the Gillette Children's Healthcare Series, nine books that provide in-depth understanding of conditions treated at the hospital. Following the style of Spastic Diplegia (2020), the Healthcare Series seeks to optimize outcomes for those with childhood-acquired physical and/or neurological conditions.

Cedars-Sinai Experts at Annual Epilepsy Meeting

Cedars-Sinai — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:20:52 EST

Experts from the departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery, as well as Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's, are attending the American Epilepsy Society 2024 Annual Meeting Dec. 6-10 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Pulmonary Medicine Updates Fall 2024

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:00:47 EST

"Many of our young patients have complex medical problems in addition to sleep problems. Therefore, we are excited to have recently welcomed three new faculty members, each bringing a unique med...

Epilepsy Comorbidities Are Present Before Diagnosis: Research Recap with Remy Pugh and Dr. Chris Tailby

International League Against Epilepsy — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:55:09 EST

Some people with epilepsy also experience memory and learning issues, as well as depression or anxiety. A study in Australia screened people for these conditions at a seizure clinic, before anti-seizure medications had been prescribed. Compared with the control group, the people at the first seizure clinic had higher rates of cognitive and neuropsychological issues.

Consensus Recommendations on Navigating Epilepsy with Eyelid Myoclonia (Jeavons Syndrome)

International League Against Epilepsy — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:45:48 EST

Epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia is a generalized epilepsy syndrome characterized by eye-closure-induced seizures or changes on the EEG, eyelid myoclonia--jerks of the eyelids and eye-rolling--with or without absence seizures, and photosensitivity. It appears predominantly in females and usually starts between the ages of 3 and 12.

KRISS Partners with Domestic University Hospitals to Develop Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Technology, Alleviating Patient Burden

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:34 EST

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) announced that they have developed an advanced disease diagnosis and treatment system based on nanomaterials.

Epilepsy Training Courses Improve Non-Specialist Care. They Also Can Spur National Change.

International League Against Epilepsy — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:10:02 EST

Continuing education of non-specialists is crucial for improving and enhancing epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. Many countries lack enough specialists to care for people with epilepsy. Even in high-income countries, a significant percentage of people with epilepsy receive care from a non-specialist.

Transicion a la atencion de adultos en epilepsia: Cerrar la brecha

International League Against Epilepsy — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:13 EST

Para los adolescentes que son atendidos por personal medico pediatrico por fuera de un centro integral de epilepsia, el cambio de la atencion de la epilepsia en un centro de adultos puede ser abrumador, tanto desde el punto de vista organizacional como personal. Despues de anos de ser observadores pasivos, se espera que los adolescentes asuman la responsabilidad de muchos aspectos de su propia atencion medica.

Deux regions de l'ILAE collaborent a une serie de webinaires ayant un impact professionnel

International League Against Epilepsy — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:05:09 EST

Certains aspects de la pandemie de COVID-19 ont ete de courte duree, comme les confinements et la distanciation sociale. Les webinaires ILAE, en revanche, ont non seulement persiste depuis 2020, mais sont aussi devenus plus frequents.

Reflections on the Life and Career of Dr. Juhn Wada (1924-2023)

International League Against Epilepsy — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:55:33 EST

Juhn Atsushi Wada was a Japanese-Canadian neurologist known for research on epilepsy and brain asymmetry, including the development of the Wada test to assess hemispheric dominance of language function. He became a pioneer in the utilization of the kindling model of epilepsy, which permitted controlled studies of the development of epilepsy in the laboratory.

Out-of-Pocket Costs Continue to Rise for Neurologic Medications

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:45:39 EST

Out-of-pocket costs continue to increase for patients who must buy commonly prescribed drugs to treat these five neurological diseases - epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), peripheral neuropathy, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. This is according to research published online in Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

What is a Wada Test? CHLA's Dr. Sucheta Joshi Tells Parents What to Expect

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:15:12 EST

For children who are undergoing evaluation for surgery to treat epilepsy at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, the Wada test, also known as the intracarotid amobarbital procedure, can be an important step in the process. During this test, doctors put certain areas of the brain to sleep to help pinpoint which areas correspond to the patient's language and memory.

Astrocytes and Epilepsy: Dr. Peter Bedner

International League Against Epilepsy — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:25:20 EST

Previously thought to be mere connective tissue and support for neurons, astrocytes are now understood to have many functions in the nervous system that are linked with seizures and epilepsy.

From Epilepsy Patient to Epilepsy Surgeon: Dr. Ashok Pillai

International League Against Epilepsy — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:50:54 EST

Dr. Ashok Pillai is a professor of neurosurgery and neuroscience; his personal experience with epilepsy led him to train as an epilepsy surgeon and has shaped his perspectives on patient care, including tapering of anti-seizure medications after surgery.

Seizure Action Plans as Educational Tools in Epilepsy: Dr. Lucretia Long

International League Against Epilepsy — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:40:02 EST

Seizure action plans often are aimed at a subset of people with epilepsy, particularly children. Dr. Lucretia Long discusses how these plans can be used to engage and educate people with epilepsy, their families, and the larger community.

Dos Regiones De ILAE Colaboran en Una Exitosa Serie De Seminarios Web Con Impacto Profesional

International League Against Epilepsy — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:10:14 EST

Los seminarios web cooperativos se lanzaron en junio de 2021 en dos idiomas: frances e ingles. Los beneficios de la empresa cooperativa se extendieron mucho mas alla de lo que esperaban los organizadores.

New Model Identifies Best Candidates for Epilepsy Surgery

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:05:17 EST

A simple scoring system from Rutgers Health experts and others predicts outcomes of minimally invasive procedures, potentially expanding treatment options.

Utilizando lasers no cerebro para tratar convulsoes

Mayo Clinic — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:37 EST

Para cerca de um terco das pessoas com epilepsia, a medicacao nao consegue controlar suas convulsoes. Dependendo de onde essas convulsoes se originam no cerebro, a terapia a laser pode ser uma opcao para adultos e criancas.

Uso de laseres en el cerebro para tratar convulsiones

Mayo Clinic — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:20 EST

Para aproximadamente un tercio de las personas con epilepsia, la medicacion no puede controlar sus convulsiones. Dependiendo de donde se originen estas convulsiones en el cerebro, la terapia con laser puede ser una opcion tanto para adultos como para ninos.