A genetic change or variant in a gene called SCN2A is a known cause of infantile seizures, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability, as well as a wide range of other moderate-to-profound impairments in mobility, ...
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Teenagers with epilepsy are more likely to have an eating disorder than those not suffering from the brain disease, a new study shows.
Dec 4, 2023
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Epilepsy, also known as seizure disorder, is common, and there are many types. About one in 26 people in the U.S. will develop the disease in their lifetime. It affects people of all races, ethnic backgrounds and ages. Anyone ...
Nov 30, 2023
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Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that seizure patterns and response to treatment strategies were able to help clinical teams determine epilepsy and developmental trajectories for patients ...
Nov 28, 2023
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Epilepsy is a common neurological condition which leads to seizures. It affects millions of people in the United States and tens of millions worldwide.
Nov 14, 2023
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The emerging field of medical cannabinoids has experienced a breakthrough in epilepsy and seizure disorders. A team led by D. Samba Reddy, Ph.D., RPh, a Regents Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental ...
Oct 5, 2023
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Infants with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a rare genetic disorder, have a high risk of developing infantile spasms and developmental delay. The early onset and severity of the seizures increase their risk for developmental ...
Sep 8, 2023
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Seizures are like sudden electrical storms in the brain. Seizure disorders like epilepsy affect over 65 million people worldwide and can have profound effects on a person's quality of life, cognitive function and overall ...
Jul 13, 2023
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The mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by excessive electrical activity in the brain, remain unknown. Now, using a novel radiotracer ([11C]K-2, the first technology to ...
May 18, 2023
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New University of Virginia School of Medicine insights into how the brain responds to seizures could facilitate the development of much-needed treatments for the third of patients who don't respond to existing options.
May 4, 2023
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