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Released: 18-Mar-2024 1:00 PM EDT
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Launches Neuro-Inclusive Oncology Care and Empowerment Program
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute launched the Neuro-Inclusive Oncology Care and Empowerment Program, a psychosocial oncology program that is specialized for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD).

Newswise: Epilepsy research in low-resource areas: The complexities of data and consent
Released: 13-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Epilepsy research in low-resource areas: The complexities of data and consent
International League Against Epilepsy

Although 80% of people with epilepsy live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), most epilepsy research originates in high-income regions.

1-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EST
Black People Half as Likely to Be Evaluated for Genetic Testing as White People
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Genetic testing has become a more common way to diagnose and manage many neurologic conditions including dementia, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy, but a new study has found not everyone may have the same level of access to these tests. Black people were half as likely as white people to be evaluated for genetic testing, according to a study published in the March 6, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Released: 5-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EST
Bringing Epilepsy Out of the Shadows: How Far Have We Come? Dr. Ted Reynolds
International League Against Epilepsy

In the mid-1990s, Dr. Edward (Ted) Reynolds, then president of ILAE, recognized that epilepsy required global solutions. His ideas blossomed into the Global Campaign Against Epilepsy and established partnerships between ILAE, the World Health Organization, and the International Bureau for Epilepsy.

Newswise: Special session reviews goals, progress for advancing epilepsy research and care
Released: 4-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EST
Special session reviews goals, progress for advancing epilepsy research and care
International League Against Epilepsy

A special session at the American Epilepsy Society meeting in December 2023 reviewed progress on the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and other Neurological Disorders (IGAP) and discussed strategies for moving forward.

26-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
For People with Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy, Seizure Dogs May Reduce Seizures
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

For people with drug-resistant epilepsy, having a dog companion trained in detecting seizures and other epilepsy-related tasks may reduce the amount of seizures they have, according to new research published in the February 28, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. For the study, researchers looked at adults with severe epilepsy who have been unable to find effective treatment to reduce seizures.

Released: 21-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
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Newswise: Behind the wheel: Navigating driving with epilepsy
Released: 19-Feb-2024 9:15 AM EST
Behind the wheel: Navigating driving with epilepsy
International League Against Epilepsy

For people with epilepsy, driving is a top concern. The inability to drive often comes with frustration, a loss of freedom, and dependency on others. Regulations vary; some countries ban people with epilepsy from driving for life, while most require a specific seizure-free period.

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Released: 15-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
"Talking about things that no one else will talk about": Torie Robinson, host of Epilepsy Sparks Insights
International League Against Epilepsy

Diagnosed with epilepsy at age 10, Torie Robinson uses her podcast to share knowledge with people with epilepsy, their families, and the public. Her episode topics range from the biochemistry of epilepsy to gastrointestinal issues and much, much more.

Newswise: Mejora del proceso de evaluación de la cirugía de la epilepsia: formación y comunicación
Released: 7-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Mejora del proceso de evaluación de la cirugía de la epilepsia: formación y comunicación
International League Against Epilepsy

Aunque la cirugía puede ser una opción para hasta el 40% de las personas con epilepsia resistente a los medicamentos, menos del 1% son remitidos a centros de epilepsia cada año. ¿Por qué?

Newswise: Improving the epilepsy surgery evaluation pipeline: Training and communication
Released: 7-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Improving the epilepsy surgery evaluation pipeline: Training and communication
International League Against Epilepsy

Surgery may be an option for up to 40% of people with drug-resistant epilepsy, but fewer than 1% are referred to epilepsy centers each year. Why?

Newswise: Book review: The Idea of Epilepsy by Simon Shorvon
Released: 5-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Book review: The Idea of Epilepsy by Simon Shorvon
International League Against Epilepsy

In a detailed, comprehensive, and scholarly fashion, the writer takes us on a journey, using the metaphor of “The Voyage of the Good Ship Epilepsy." As a near footnote, the author suggests in the end that the term "epilepsy" should be abolished altogether.

Released: 30-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
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Newswise: Cambiando las reglas del juego: la inventora de un sujetador deportivo lideró el impulso para desarrollar más investigación sobre la epilepsia en las mujeres
Released: 25-Jan-2024 9:05 AM EST
Cambiando las reglas del juego: la inventora de un sujetador deportivo lideró el impulso para desarrollar más investigación sobre la epilepsia en las mujeres
International League Against Epilepsy

Después de inventar el primer sostén deportivo comercial en la década de 1970, Lisa Lindahl aprovechó su perspectiva única como líder empresarial con epilepsia para aumentar la financiación de la investigación y la concienciación sobre los problemas relacionados con la epilepsia en las mujeres.

Released: 24-Jan-2024 7:30 AM EST
Death rate higher than expected for patients with functional, nonepileptic seizures
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The death rate for patients with functional, nonepileptic seizures is higher than expected, with a rate comparable to epilepsy and severe mental illness, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.

Released: 19-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
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Released: 19-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Infantile spasms: Speeding referrals for all infants
Boston Children's Hospital

Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS), often called infantile spasms, is the most common form of epilepsy seen during infancy. Prompt diagnosis and referral to a neurologist are essential. But research suggests infants are likely to experience delays in referral to a neurologist if their families are from historically marginalized racial/ethnic backgrounds. A new open-access training module for front-line providers from OPENPediatrics, an online learning community launched by Boston Children’s Hospital, aims to change that.

Newswise: A conversation about The Idea of Epilepsy: Dr. Phillip Pearl and Dr. Simon Shorvon
Released: 18-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
A conversation about The Idea of Epilepsy: Dr. Phillip Pearl and Dr. Simon Shorvon
International League Against Epilepsy

Published in 2023, Dr. Simon Shorvon’s The Idea of Epilepsy covers the history of epilepsy from multiple perspectives over the past 160 years. It ends with a tantalizing question: Does epilepsy actually exist? Harvard's Dr. Phillip Pearl interviews Dr. Shorvon.

Newswise: Después de la cirugía de epilepsia: manejo de las expectativas y del cuidado
Released: 18-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Después de la cirugía de epilepsia: manejo de las expectativas y del cuidado
International League Against Epilepsy

Antes de la cirugía, las personas con epilepsia se someten a un proceso exhaustivo que implica una evaluación prolongada, pruebas detalladas y mucho tiempo con los equipos médicos. Pero después de la cirugía, argumentan algunos profesionales y defensores, se dejan las personas injustamente a cargo del tratamiento y del cuidado sin mucha ayuda u orientación.

Newswise: Transforming Clinical Recording of Deep Brain Activity with a New Take on Sensor Manufacturing
14-Jan-2024 5:00 AM EST
Transforming Clinical Recording of Deep Brain Activity with a New Take on Sensor Manufacturing
University of California San Diego

Sensors built with a new manufacturing approach are capable of recording activity deep within the brain from large populations of individual neurons--with a resolution of as few as one or two neurons--in humans as well as a range of animal models, according to a study published in the Jan. 17, 2024 issue of the journal Nature Communications.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 2:00 PM EST
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Newswise: The keto diet protects against epileptic seizures. Scientists are uncovering why
Released: 18-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
The keto diet protects against epileptic seizures. Scientists are uncovering why
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

The high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is more than just a trendy weight-loss tactic. It has also been known to help control seizures in children with epilepsy, particularly those who don’t respond to first-line anti-seizure medications.

Newswise: First seizure from sleep and risk of recurrence: Dr. Elaine Pang
Released: 15-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
First seizure from sleep and risk of recurrence: Dr. Elaine Pang
International League Against Epilepsy

People who have their first seizure during sleep are at greater risk for future seizures, compared with people who have their first seizure when awake.

14-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
New gene therapy could significantly reduce seizures in severe childhood epilepsy
University College London

UCL researchers have developed a new gene therapy to cure a devastating form of childhood epilepsy, which a new study shows can significantly reduce seizures in mice

Newswise: Changing the game: Sports bra inventor led charge for more research on epilepsy in women
Released: 12-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
Changing the game: Sports bra inventor led charge for more research on epilepsy in women
International League Against Epilepsy

After inventing the first commercial sports bra in the 1970s, Lisa Lindahl leveraged her unique perspective as a business leader and woman with epilepsy to advocate for more research and awareness of epilepsy-related issues in women.

Released: 11-Dec-2023 5:05 PM EST
New therapeutic target for rare type of childhood epilepsy
Francis Crick Institute

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, UCL and MSD have identified a potential treatment target for a genetic type of epilepsy. Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies are rare types of epilepsy which start in early childhood. One of the most common types of genetic epilepsy, CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), causes seizures and impaired development.

Newswise: November Research Highlights
Released: 30-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
November Research Highlights
Cedars-Sinai

A roundup of the latest medical discoveries and faculty news at Cedars-Sinai.

28-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Brain waves usually found in sleep can protect against epileptic activity
University College London

People with epilepsy have slow waves in their brains that may protect them from seizures.

27-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
With Some Forms of TBI, Non-Deployed Vets Have Higher Risk of Epilepsy than Deployed
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

A study of post-9/11 veterans shows that those with moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) who have never been deployed have a higher risk of epilepsy than those who have been deployed. The study is published in the November 29, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Newswise: Autism and epilepsy: Dr. Colin Reilly and Dr. Stéphane Auvin
Released: 16-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Autism and epilepsy: Dr. Colin Reilly and Dr. Stéphane Auvin
International League Against Epilepsy

Compared with the general population, epilepsy is more common in people with autism—and autism is more common in people with epilepsy. How can autism affect the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, and vice versa? Joy Mazur spoke to Dr. Colin Reilly and Dr. Stéphane Auvin.

Newswise: Cannabinoids, endocannabinoids, and epilepsy: Dr. Raphael Mechoulam
Released: 16-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Cannabinoids, endocannabinoids, and epilepsy: Dr. Raphael Mechoulam
International League Against Epilepsy

Dr. Raphael Mechoulam was an organic chemist and the father of cannabis research. He passed away in March 2023. This episode is a remastering of a conversation between Dr. Mechoulam and Dr. Meir Bialer, held in 2018 at the 13th European Congress on Epileptology.

Newswise: At the Bedside: Young patient nearly seizure-free, thanks to VNS, laser ablation at UTHealth Houston
Released: 16-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EST
At the Bedside: Young patient nearly seizure-free, thanks to VNS, laser ablation at UTHealth Houston
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

When Megan Speir’s 18-month-old daughter, Sofia, started drooling on one side of her mouth during bath time, Megan initially thought Sofia was playing with her.

Newswise: La epilepsia y el sujetador deportivo: extraños compañeros de cama
Released: 15-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
La epilepsia y el sujetador deportivo: extraños compañeros de cama
International League Against Epilepsy

La epilepsia descontrolada de Lisa Lindahl la obligó a ser creativa a la hora de trabajar. En 1977 inventó el sujetador deportivo, que cambió la vida de miles de millones de mujeres y niñas en todo el mundo, y ahora es un mercado global de 40.000 millones de dólares.

Newswise: Ketogenic Diet Becomes Life-saving Treatment for 4-Year-Old Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Patient With Epilepsy, Doctors Say
Released: 14-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
Ketogenic Diet Becomes Life-saving Treatment for 4-Year-Old Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Patient With Epilepsy, Doctors Say
Johns Hopkins Medicine

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about this common disorder of the nervous system, its challenges, symptoms and treatment options.

Newswise: After epilepsy surgery: Managing expectations and care
Released: 13-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
After epilepsy surgery: Managing expectations and care
International League Against Epilepsy

Before surgery, people with epilepsy undergo evaluation, extensive testing, and lots of time with medical teams. But some professionals and advocates argue that after surgery, people are unfairly left to manage treatment and care without much help or guidance.

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Released: 10-Nov-2023 10:05 PM EST
Why Epilepsy in Children Is Easily Missed
Cedars-Sinai

Parents often miss the signs that their child has epilepsy, according to Deborah Holder, MD, a neurologist at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s and a pediatric epilepsy expert.

Newswise: Surmonter les obstacles chirurgicaux dans les zones à faibles ressources
Released: 10-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Surmonter les obstacles chirurgicaux dans les zones à faibles ressources
International League Against Epilepsy

Jusqu'à la moitié des personnes atteintes d'épilepsie résistante aux médicaments (EFR) peuvent bénéficier d'une intervention chirurgicale. Cependant, dans de nombreuses régions à faibles ressources, la mise en place d'un programme chirurgical nécessite de faire face à de multiples défis, notamment la stigmatisation, le manque de ressources, une formation inadéquate et un financement insuffisant.

3-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EDT
For Epilepsy, Yoga May Be Good for Your Mind
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

For people with epilepsy, doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma about the disease along with reducing seizure frequency and anxiety, according to new research published in the November 8, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Newswise: Epilepsy and the sports bra: Strange bedfellows
Released: 8-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Epilepsy and the sports bra: Strange bedfellows
International League Against Epilepsy

Lisa Lindahl’s uncontrolled epilepsy forced her to get creative when it came to employment. In 1977 she invented the sports bra, which changed the lives of billions of women and girls around the world and is now a multi-billion-dollar global market.

Released: 8-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
First Precision Health Trial for Dup15q Syndrome Begins
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has launched a new clinical trial to investigate a potential treatment for Dup15q syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy.

Released: 6-Nov-2023 8:55 AM EST
NIH grant expands UIC brain bank into citywide effort to study epilepsy, brain cancer
University of Illinois Chicago

$5 million grant expands UIC's network of brain tissue research to 4 new Chicago sites.

Newswise: Attorney turned author pens an epilepsy-focused novel: Sara Staggs
Released: 3-Nov-2023 7:30 AM EDT
Attorney turned author pens an epilepsy-focused novel: Sara Staggs
International League Against Epilepsy

Sara Staggs was a civil rights attorney when her doctors told her to stop practicing law: her seizures had become too frequent. Staggs' new novel, "Uncontrollable," fictionalizes her experience and explores the impact of epilepsy.

Newswise: Overcoming epilepsy surgery barriers in low-resource areas
Released: 3-Nov-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Overcoming epilepsy surgery barriers in low-resource areas
International League Against Epilepsy

Up to half of people with drug-resistant epilepsy can benefit from surgery, but fewer than one in four low- and middle-income countries can offer surgery as a treatment. Challenges include limited resources and education, and stigma.

Newswise: Dravet syndrome and the influence of the genome: Dr. Sanjay Sisodiya
Released: 1-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Dravet syndrome and the influence of the genome: Dr. Sanjay Sisodiya
International League Against Epilepsy

Dravet syndrome is a rare, severe epilepsy caused by certain changes in the SCN1A gene. But people with Dravet have a wide range of clinical characteristics that cannot be fully explained by these changes. What else is going on?

Newswise: Du temps, de l'éducation et de la persévérance pour combler le retard en matière de traitement de l’épilepsie : l’histoire de la Chine
Released: 31-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Du temps, de l'éducation et de la persévérance pour combler le retard en matière de traitement de l’épilepsie : l’histoire de la Chine
International League Against Epilepsy

Le Plan d’action mondial intersectoriel sur l'épilepsie et les autres troubles neurologiques vise à réduire les écarts diagnostiques et de thérapeutiques de l'épilepsie dans le monde d'ici 2031. Mais dans la pratique, comment améliorer la prise en charge ?

Newswise: Rapprocher les soins pour l’épilepsie du domicile peut améliorer leur efficacité
Released: 31-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Rapprocher les soins pour l’épilepsie du domicile peut améliorer leur efficacité
International League Against Epilepsy

Réduire la distance géographique entre les soins de l’épilepsie, les médicaments anticonvulsivants et les personnes atteintes d’épilepsie peut améliorer les résultats, selon un essai randomisé en grappes dans le nord de l’Inde.

Released: 17-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Sleep and stress give clues to understanding epileptic seizures - study
University of Birmingham

Sleeping patterns and stress hormones could be the key to understanding how and when people with epilepsy are likely to experience seizures, a new study reveals.

Newswise: Comment les médecins peuvent-ils encourager les personnes atteintes d’épilepsie à pratiquer une activité physique ?
Released: 16-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Comment les médecins peuvent-ils encourager les personnes atteintes d’épilepsie à pratiquer une activité physique ?
International League Against Epilepsy

Des études suggèrent que faire de l’exercice améliore la condition physique, l’humeur, la pensée et la mémoire, ainsi que la qualité de vie globale des personnes atteintes d’épilepsie – autant d'avantages qui s’appliquent également aux personnes non épileptiques.

Newswise: Cerebral amyloid angiopathy, seizures, and epilepsy: Dr. Brin Freund
Released: 4-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy, seizures, and epilepsy: Dr. Brin Freund
International League Against Epilepsy

Sixty percent of patients with dementia on autopsy studies have cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) pathology. This episode discusses the relationship between CAA and epilepsy through the lens of a recent publication. Dr. Alina Ivaniuk talks with Dr. Brin Freund.



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