Tag: epilepsy

Study suggests newborn immune activation may have long-term negative impact on brain function

From the McLean Hospital press release: McLean Hospital neuroscientists have found that even a brief episode of immune system activation within days of birth can cause persistent changes in sleep… Read more »

Seizure study sheds light on lasting brain effects in children

From the University of Edinburgh press release: Prolonged convulsive seizures in childhood could be linked to the development of other brain conditions, a study suggests. Lasting effects are more pronounced… Read more »

Detailed images reveal interactions that affect signaling in the brain

From the Columbia University Medical Center press release: Scientists at Columbia University have obtained the first detailed images of interactions between the AMPA receptor and molecules that regulate chemical signaling in… Read more »

People with epilepsy face increased risks of discrimination and other negative life events

From the Wiley media release: In a recent analysis, people with epilepsy were seven-fold more likely to have reported experiencing discrimination due to health problems than the general population. This risk… Read more »

Finding the Genetic Cause for Intellectual disability

From the Osaka University media release: A research group led by Osaka University and collaborative institutions discovered that disorders in the same gene PIGG are the cause for intellectual disability with… Read more »

Prolonged seizures require immediate interventions to prevent permanent damage

From the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) media release: Time is of the essence when a patient experiences a prolonged seizure, and immediate action is required to prevent long-term neurological… Read more »