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De Novo Mutations in SLC1A2 and CACNA1A Are Important Causes of Epileptic Encephalopathies [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Epileptic encephalopathies (EEs) are the most clinically important group of severe early-onset epilepsies. Next-generation sequencing has highlighted the crucial contribution of de novo mutations to the genetic architecture of EEs as well as to their ...
Allen   +72 more
core   +1 more source

Neonatal seizures: Advances in diagnosis and management

open access: yesEpilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) created the ILAE Neonatal Task Force that classified neonatal seizures, defined neonatal epilepsy syndromes, and specified treatment guidelines. These frameworks, in addition to improved access to genetic testing and other recent advances, have revolutionized the diagnosis and management of ...
Elissa G. Yozawitz   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The significance of focal pattern in hypsarrhythmia

open access: yesBrain Disorders
Introduction: Infantile Epileptic Spasms Syndrome (IESS) presents a therapeutic challenge and is frequently associated with developmental delay. It is characterized by seizures and hypsarrhythmia on the EEG and has multiple etiologies that influence ...
Anna Wiedemann   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Frontiers in EEG as a tool for the management of pediatric epilepsy: Past, present, and future

open access: yesEpilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Electroencephalography (EEG) has evolved into an indispensable tool in pediatric epilepsy, fundamentally transforming the diagnosis, classification, and management of this condition. This review chronicles the historical journey of EEG from its groundbreaking inception to its current pivotal role in delineating distinct pediatric epilepsy ...
Hiroki Nariai
wiley   +1 more source

Epileptic drop attacks: More than just atonic seizures

open access: yesEpilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract “Drop attacks” are not officially defined by the International League Against Epilepsy. Seizures are characterized by a sudden loss of control over the trunk and posture, leading to falls and injuries, and resolving within a few seconds. Accurately diagnosing the type of seizure is usually difficult due to limitations in clinical documentation
Tomonori Ono   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Incidence and phenotypes of childhood-onset genetic epilepsies:a prospective population-based national cohort [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Epilepsy is common in early childhood. In this age group it is associated with high rates of therapy-resistance, and with cognitive, motor, and behavioural comorbidity. A large number of genes, with wide ranging functions, are implicated in its aetiology,
Abdelnour   +112 more
core   +4 more sources

BRAIN GROWTH, MENTAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENTCAN BE INFLUENCED BY SEVERE EPILEPTIC ACTIVITYDURING EARLY INFANCY

open access: yesZdravniški Vestnik, 2008
Infantile spasms belong to epileptic encephalopathies of early infancy and represent oneof the major causes for acquired mental retardation in early childhood.
Zvonka Rener Primec
doaj  

Aicardi syndrome – case report and literature review

open access: yesAnnales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis
Aicardi syndrome (AS) is a rare congenital disorder with neurodevelopmental symptoms that in the significant majority of cases occurs in females. It is typically characterized by a classic triad of symptoms: epileptic spasms, agenesis of the corpus ...
Patrycja Ochman-Pasierbek   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Patients With Pharmacoresistant Epileptic Spasms: A Pilot Study

open access: yesFrontiers in Neurology, 2019
Background: Epileptic spasms (ES) is a severe seizure type and lack of adequate methods for controlling of clinical attacks. Previous studies have indicated that cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) reduces seizure frequency for ...
Dongju Yang   +20 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epileptic Spasms-West syndrome secondary to Dravet syndrome due to SCN gene mutation from India

open access: hybrid, 2021
Vykuntaraju K. Gowda   +5 more
openalex   +2 more sources

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