Epidemiology
Indian child neurologist Dr. Jitendra K Sahu, a recipient of this year's Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awards in Medicine, has dedicated his work to studying infantile spasms and epilepsy in children. With over 175 publications and multiple research grants, Dr. Sahu's team has made significant
Child health
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 retrospective studies and a case series of 24 patients has found that responsive neurostimulation (RNS) can be effective in reducing seizure frequency in pediatric patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. However, the study's authors caution that more research is needed to validate these
Epilepsy
Research conducted at Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute in Tamil Nadu, India, has highlighted the importance of personalized epilepsy management strategies to optimize seizure control while minimizing medication-related adverse effects. The study, published in Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, examined the treatment outcomes of 200 epilepsy patients
Adolescence
Adolescents living with chronic illnesses, such as epilepsy, face significant challenges during transition from pediatric to adult care, a new study conducted by researchers at Odense University Hospital in Denmark reveals. The study synthesizes qualitative evidence from 21 studies to understand the experiences and needs of adolescents with epilepsy (AWE)
Ambulatory care facilities
Research conducted at Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has revealed the significant impact of caregivers' knowledge and attitudes on the treatment decisions of patients with epilepsy. The study, published in the BMC Neurology journal, aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of caregivers of
Epilepsy
Adolescents with epilepsy face unique challenges as they transition from pediatric to adult care, requiring a coordinated approach to self-management support. A recent study published in Heliyon has shed light on the readiness of pediatric nurses for evidence-based practice in this area. Researchers from Chongqing Medical University conducted a mixed-methods
Child health
According to a recent study published in the journal Epileptic Disorders, researchers at Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich, Germany, have found that children and adolescents with epilepsy are at a higher risk of developing behavioral disturbances, regardless of their cognitive impairment. The study, which assessed the behavioral scores of 246 patients with
Epilepsy
Research has revealed a concerning trend in the medical community's approach to epilepsy treatment, with a majority of studies and reviews ignoring essential health equity considerations. According to a study published in the Archives of Epilepsy, as many as 81.5% of primary studies on add-on therapies for
Drug resistance
People with drug-resistant epilepsy, a condition where standard treatments are ineffective, face significant challenges in increasing their physical activity, a crucial aspect for overall health. Research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine has highlighted these barriers, including low appeal of exercise interventions, comorbid mental health struggles, and fear of
Drug resistance
Research conducted at the Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome, Italy, has revealed the long-term benefits of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in managing drug-resistant epilepsy. A study involving 105 adult patients found that 80.8% of participants experienced significant reductions in seizure frequency over an average follow-up period of
Epilepsy
Epilepsy surgery can be an effective treatment option for infants and toddlers with certain types of epilepsy, a recent study has found. The research, conducted at four Italian centers, examined the outcomes of epilepsy surgery in 160 children who had been operated on before the age of 3 years. The
Anticonvulsants
Research conducted by Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College and Research Centre has shed light on the effectiveness of newer antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in improving the quality of life for patients with epilepsy. The study, published in the Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, found that patients receiving newer AEDs showed significant
