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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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·July 24, 2021·7 min read

New Dietary Treatment for Epilepsy Well Tolerated and Reduced Seizures

K.Vita, a new oral dietary substance based on the ketogenic diet, reduced seizures by up to 50% in children and adults with drug-resistant epilepsy.

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·July 23, 2021·4 min read

Brain-Repair Discovery Could Lead to New Epilepsy Treatments

Microglia do not only remove damaged materials following a seizure, they also appear to heal damaged neurons.

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·June 26, 2021·4 min read

Researchers Find the Adhesions That Build the Brain’s Networks

The hepaCAM protein plays a critical role in the communication and coordination of astrocytes as they build synapses. The findings shed new light on potential biological mechanisms behind ASD and epilepsy.

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·May 20, 2021·4 min read

New Research Could Lead to Better Treatment for Epilepsy

Alterations in the local network of specific brain regions can predict the progression of epilepsy, and determine whether surgery is a viable option for the patient.

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·May 6, 2021·4 min read

Epilepsy Research Reveals Why Sleep Increases Risk of Sudden Death

Both sleep and seizures reduce heart rate, a new study into mortality and epilepsy reveal. Seizures also disrupt the natural regulation of sleep-related changes. This can sometimes prove deadly and increase the risk of sudden death in epilepsy patients.

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·April 14, 2021·4 min read

Toxic Gas in Rat Brains Shows Potential For New Dementia Treatments

Researchers have discovered a potential new way to reduce levels of hydrogen sulfide in rats' brains. Decreasing H2S levels decreases the damage the toxic gas can cause, and ultimately may pave the way for the development of new treatments for dementia and epilepsy.

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·April 6, 2021·4 min read

Key Brain Molecule May Play Role in Many Brain Disorders

miRNA29 is a key cellular switch in controlling late-stage brain development. Deleting miRNA29 in mice resulted in problems associated with a range of neurodevelopmental problems, including autism and epilepsy.

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·March 22, 2021·6 min read

Large New Study Reveals Rates of Brain Abnormalities in Healthy Children

A new, large-scale neuroimaging study found potentially life-threatening conditions in 1 out of 500 seemingly healthy children, and minor yet clinically significant brain abnormalities in 1 out of 25 children.

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·February 26, 2021·6 min read

Early-Warning for Seizures Could Be a Game-Changer for Epilepsy Patients

A new mathematical algorithm examines data from EEG and brain implants to learn each epilepsy patient's unique brain pattern signatures. The system can predict the onset of a seizure within an hour, allowing the patient to take necessary interventions.