News Feature Channel: Epilepsy

Deux ReGions De l'ILAE Collaborent a Une SeRie De Webinaires Ayant Un Impact Professionnel

International League Against Epilepsy — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:05:43 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.

استخدام الليزر على الدماغ لعلاج نوبات الصرع

Mayo Clinic — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:00:22 EST

روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا -- لا تسيطر الأدوية على النوبات لما يقرب من ثلث المصابين بمرض الصرع. واعتمادًا على المناطق التي تنشأ فيها نوبات الصرع في الدماغ، يمكن أن تكون المعالجة بالليزر أحد الخيارات المتاحة للبالغين والأطفال.

The Epileptic Heart: Seizures, Epilepsy, and Cardiac Risk Factors

International League Against Epilepsy — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:05:33 EST

Studies suggest that compared with the general population, people with chronic epilepsy have three times the risk of sudden cardiac death. Researchers have introduced the concept of the "epileptic heart" as "a heart and coronary vasculature damaged by chronic epilepsy... leading to electrical and mechanical dysfunction."

Two ILAE Regions Collaborate on Successful Webinar Series with Professional Impact

International League Against Epilepsy — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:05:13 EST

Joint epilepsy educational webinars in English and French, organized by the Africa and Eastern Mediterranean regions of ILAE, had impacts beyond expectations.

Cedars-Sinai Experts Available to Comment on Children's Health Topics

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:05:31 EST

Experts from Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's are available to discuss a range of pediatric topics, including infectious diseases, adolescent weight management and the latest pediatric research coming out of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) annual conference happening Sept. 27-Oct. 1 in Orlando, Florida.

UTHealth Houston's Minimally Invasive Treatment Extends Hope to Patients with Medication-Resistant Epilepsy

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:05:13 EST

Findings of a study on a novel and minimally invasive laser therapy for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy caused by periventricular nodular heterotopia (PNVH) have been published by UTHealth Houston researchers in American Neurological Association's Annals of Neurology.

The Bumpy Road From Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy Care: Dr. Danielle Andrade

International League Against Epilepsy — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:05:59 EST

The shift from pediatric to adult epilepsy care can be complex. A recent survey of young people with epilepsy found that 25% still saw pediatric neurologists for their epilepsy care. Only 4% said they received clear instructions during the transition process.

Two-Stage Computer Algorithm Will Detect Epilepsy with High Precision

Scientific Project Lomonosov — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:05:47 EST

Scientists elaborated algorithm that much better detects epilepsy on EEG recordings, than other automated methods. To achieve this, authors combined two approaches to analysis of signals of brain activity - classifier, that doesn't require education, and trainable neural network. The project will enable to automate analysis of EEG and so simplify the process of detecting of epilepsy. Results of the research, supported by the grant of Presidential program of Russian Scientific Foundation, are published in the magazine IEEE Access.

La Neurocisticercosis Como Principal Causa De Epilepsia: Un DiagnoStico ErroNeo Que Debe Evitarse

International League Against Epilepsy — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:05:35 EST

La afirmacion de que "la neurocisticercosis (NCC) es una de las causas mas comunes de epilepsia en todo el mundo" no solo es incorrecta, sino tambien potencialmente enganosa para los lectores que no estan familiarizados con la epidemiologia de la epilepsia.

Au volant : Conduire avec l'epilepsie

International League Against Epilepsy — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:05:38 EST

Pour les personnes atteintes d'epilepsie, la capacite de conduire figure parmi leurs principales preoccupations. Les reglementations varient d'un pays a l'autre. Bon nombre d'entre eux ont des restrictions sur la conduite pour les personnes atteintes d'epilepsie, mais certains n'ont pas de politique.