Electroencephalograms, or EEGs, are tests used to visualize brain activity and diagnose seizures in patients with epilepsy. Research from Michigan State University shows that while practitioners value EEGs for the information they provide, patients value EEGs in ways that far outweigh the test’s clinical utility to practitioners.
Para las personas con epilepsia, la capacidad de conducir se encuentra entre sus principales preocupaciones. Las regulaciones varían de un país a otro; muchos países tienen algunas restricciones para que las personas con epilepsia puedan conducir, pero algunos otros no tienen políticas establecidas al respecto.
Announcement of contents of the July 2024 issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Video
Rutgers Health neurology, dermatology, and pharmacy researchers explain how to distinguish concerning rashes from less severe reactions.
Hasta la mitad de las personas con epilepsia resistente a los medicamentos (ERD) pueden beneficiarse de la cirugía. Sin embargo, en muchas regiones de bajos recursos, el establecimiento de un programa quirúrgico requiere enfrentar múltiples desafíos.
The Human Intracerebral EEG Platform is a cloud-based environment that encourages centers to share data and conduct research with state-of-the-art methodologies. Dr. Maryam Nouri interviews Dr. Philippe Ryvlin about the potential of the platform to advance the understanding of human brain function.
By super cooling a molecule on the surface of brain cells down to about minus 180 degrees Celsius — nearly twice as cold as the coldest places in Antarctica — scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have determined how a widely-used epilepsy drug works to dampen the excitability of brain cells and help to control, although not cure, seizures.
ILAE produced a podcast episode in 2023 in which Dr. Hector Garcia talked about neurocysticercosis as a main cause of epilepsy. Two researchers from Latin America wrote in and questioned how frequently this parasitic infection actually leads to epilepsy. Dr. Garcia responded.
Pediatric neurologists are not counseling young adults with epilepsy about reproductive issues as frequently as needed, according to a recent 10-year study. Some conversations, such as those about pregnancy and the potential effects of antiseizure medications, are almost nonexistent.
While older drugs for epilepsy, taken while pregnant, have been shown in previous research to affect the creative thinking of children, a new study finds no effects on creativity for children born to those taking newer epilepsy drugs. This study is published in the May 29, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Dr. Cook realized, when his father was diagnosed with epilepsy, that a system to identify and predict seizures could improve care and change people's lives. In this episode, Dr. Cook talks about entrepreneurship in epilepsy and advancing the field through innovation.
A new guideline has been issued to help neurologists and other clinicians determine the best antiseizure medications for people with epilepsy who may become pregnant.
Les recommandations de la Commission des thérapies chirurgicales de l'ILAE suggèrent de référer chaque patient de moins de 70 ans souffrant d'épilepsie résistante aux médicaments pour une évaluation plus approfondie dès qu'ils ont échoué à deux médicaments anticonvulsivants. Et bien que la chirurgie puisse être une option pour jusqu'à 40 % d'entre eux, moins de 1 % sont référés aux centres d'épilepsie chaque année.
What factors determine quality of life after pediatric epilepsy surgery? How can clinicians set families up for success? Dr. Kette Valente talks with Dr. Mary Lou Smith, whose work has implications for treatment decisions and setting expectations about the impact of surgery.
Les vidéos personnelles de personnes présentant des activités s’apparentant à des crises peuvent aider les neurologues à diagnostiquer et à traiter l’épilepsie.
Le déficit de traitement de l'épilepsie en Amérique latine est d'environ 60 %, mais le déficit de traitement dans les zones rurales de la région peut atteindre 90 %. En Bolivie, les facteurs contribuant à l'écart de traitement sont similaires aux facteurs dans d'autres régions éloignées à faibles ressources.
Scientists at Immanuel Kant BFU have developed a mathematical model that describes human brain condition in epilepsy. The system reproduced changes in brain activity during a seizure, as well as taking into account multiple interactions among neurons and other brain cells.
Corewell Health™ in Southeast Michigan is using virtual and augmented reality technology to enable patients to “tour” their own brains and assist physicians with planning and surgery.
A thin film that combines an electrode grid and LEDs can both track and produce a visual representation of the brain’s activity in real-time during surgery–a huge improvement over the current state of the art.
The involvement of primary healthcare providers in epilepsy care can translate to early intervention, education about the condition, and coordination of care. However, many primary healthcare providers do not have sufficient training to care for people with epilepsy, leading to gaps in diagnosis and treatment.
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