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April 30, 2012

SUDEP Causes, Treatments Discussed in Study

The full text of a 2010 article in Epilepsia on the causes and potential treatments for sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is now available free online. The study finds that SUDEP is "probably caused by periictal cardioresp... Learn More

April 30, 2012

Properties of GEFS+, Dravet Syndrome Mutations Characterized in Study

A recent study examined the similarities and differences in the behavior of mutations in two Dravet Spectrum Disorders: generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus (GEFS+) and severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy (SMEI), also called Dravet Syn... Learn More

April 27, 2012

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Found to Improve Mood, Quality of Life for Epilepsy Patients

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) improves epilepsy patients' mood and quality of life, according to the results of a recent prospective longitudinal observational cohort study.

The study conducted a battery of neuropsychological tests on 4... Learn More

April 18, 2012

Children's Accommodations at the Biennial Conference: Updated Information

Facilities for the 4th Biennial Professional and Family Conference for Dravet Spectrum Disorders (DSD4), August 16-19, 2012 in Bloomington, Minnesota, will include three rooms ... Learn More

April 18, 2012

Study Looks at Role of SCN1A Mutation in Status Epilepticus

A team of researchers recently presented the results of a multi-center retrospective study of children who experience status epilepticus, with an emphasis on understanding the role that mutations to the SCN1A gene play. The research examined facto... Learn More

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