Have you ever heard about neural autoantibodies in epilepsy? Scientists have been trying to figure out how often these special antibodies show up in people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to treatment. The problem is, sometimes it's hard to tell if someone has epilepsy or if their seizures are ca
Ever wondered how doctors can tell where seizures start in the brain? A recent study found an interesting clue: the way a person's hands move during a seizure. Researchers looked at videos of people having seizures and noticed that the hand on the same side as the brain area causing the seizure woul
Meet a 28-year-old man from Timor-Leste who shocked doctors with a rare brain infection. This infection, called neurocysticercosis, is caused by a tiny worm called Taenia solium. It's usually found in places where pigs are raised and pork is eaten a lot. But Timor-Leste isn't one of those places, so
Stereo-EEG—it's not just about diagnosing, it's a whole process. It combines lots of different data, like how the brain looks, behaves, and even the genes it's made up of. Doctors use this method to guess where the brain's seizures are coming from and then implant electrodes to monitor and stimulate
Kids with brain development issues caused by KCNQ2 variants face a tough time getting diagnosed. This is because these variants are quite diverse and their effects aren't clear. Let's take a look at one child who had seizures right after birth, along with moderate brain development problems. This ch
Did you know that having epilepsy can affect more than just the child with the condition? In fact, it can also impact the quality of life (QOL) of the caregivers. A study in Japan dug into this topic by looking at an online survey. This survey aimed to check how well kids with epilepsy and their car
Epilepsy and intellectual disability often go hand in hand, making treatment a unique challenge. Understanding how to manage seizures in people with intellectual disabilities requires a well-rounded approach. Unlike others, these individuals often deal with complex symptoms and higher resistance to
Ever wondered how doctors pinpoint the exact spot in the brain where epilepsy seizures start? One common tool is resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI). A recent study dug deeper into how well this method works compared to other techniques like intracranial EEG and actual surgery results. The resear
Epilepsy is a tough nut to crack. Doctors often use meds or deep brain stimulation to tackle seizures, but these methods have their limits. Some people don't respond well to meds, and seizures can be unpredictable. Recently, scientists have come up with new ways to tackle these challenges, like resp
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a tough-to-treat type of epilepsy that often starts in childhood and sticks around. It's known for many types of seizures, especially tonic ones, which can make people fall and hurt themselves. Plus, it comes with learning difficulties and behavior issues. Doctors re
