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·March 20, 2018·4 min read

‘Missing Mutation’ Found in Severe Infant Epilepsy

Researchers establish SCN3A genetic mutations cause infantile epileptic encephalopathy.

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·August 2, 2021·6 min read

3-D ‘Heat Map’ Animation Shows How Seizures Spread in the Brains of Patients with Epilepsy

A new system translates EEG data into a 3D movie which shows activity in all recorded regions of the brain. The heat map shows where seizures start and spread throughout the patient's brain, in addition to evaluating the speed of activity during a seizure.

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·August 22, 2016·2 min read

A Clear View of the Nervous System

A new imaging technique is allowing researchers to gain insights into structures of neural networks.

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·March 18, 2015·3 min read

A New Cause of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Discovered

Researchers report astrocyte uncoupling could be a cause of temporal lobe epilepsy.

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·November 17, 2014·3 min read

A New Genetic Cause for a Progressive Form of Epilepsy Identified

A new study reports researchers have identified a new gene implicated in a progressive form of epilepsy.

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·November 19, 2015·4 min read

A New Mechanism for Epilepsy Discovered

Researchers have identified a new mechanism for influencing ion channels in epilepsy.

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·September 1, 2016·3 min read

A Noninvasive Technique to Monitor Migraines

Researchers report amplified EEG can produce diagnostic results of brain waves associated with migraine and epilepsy non-invasively.

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·April 14, 2014·2 min read

A Single Switch Dictates Severity of Epileptic Seizures

Researchers claim to have identified a switch in the brain of people with epilepsy which dictates whether their seizures will be mild or lead to a loss of consciousness.

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·May 23, 2022·5 min read

A Subtle Genetic Change Gives New Clues About Epilepsy

A new study sheds light on the biological mechanism behind some genetic forms of epilepsy.

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·October 26, 2015·4 min read

A Switch for Epilepsy

Researchers have decoded a central signal cascade associated with epileptic seizures.

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·July 13, 2022·4 min read

Abortion Ban May Mean Denial of Effective Drugs for Women With MS, Migraine and Epilepsy

New abortion bans and restrictions could result in life-threatening consequences for women of childbearing age with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraine due to restrictions placed on their ability to access life-saving medications. Patients in states with strict abortion restrictions are reporting they are unable to access teratogenic drugs to treat their conditions, including methotrexate, as the medications can induce abortion.