New Clues About a Rare Gene That Causes Childhood Seizures
Scientists discovered how a faulty gene called ALDH4A1 causes severe seizures in children. Using laboratory cells and mice, researchers found that this gene …
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Why Some Hospitals Struggle to Treat Kids With Seizures
Researchers surveyed 37 hospitals in Chongqing, China to understand how well they diagnose and treat childhood epilepsy (a brain condition that causes …
Read MoreNew Hope for Rare Seizure Disorder: What Works for Dravet Syndrome
Dravet syndrome is a serious brain condition that causes frequent seizures, usually starting in babies. Most cases happen because of a tiny change in a …
Read MoreEpilepsy Drugs and Bone Health: What You Need to Know
People with epilepsy take medications to prevent seizures, but some of these drugs may weaken bones over time. Researchers reviewed what we know about how …
Read MoreBrain Scans Help Doctors Find Hidden Vitamin Problems Causing Seizures
Doctors are using a special type of brain scan called video-EEG to help identify when seizures are caused by vitamin deficiencies rather than other brain …
Read MoreWhy Some Newborns Have Seizures: Understanding Genetic Causes
Seizures in newborns can have many causes, but doctors are learning that some are caused by genetic conditions rather than brain injuries. This review explains …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Helps Half of Kids with Severe Seizures Get Better
Scientists looked at 22 studies involving over 1,000 children with a severe type of seizure called epileptic spasms. They found that a special high-fat, …
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