Issue 17 – EpLink Quarterly Newsletter
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Research Update: Do drug-resistant seizures in children lead to changes in brain structure?
Most children with epilepsy can control their seizures using anti-seizure drugs. However, about 30% will continue to have seizures despite taking medication, a condition known as drug-resistant epilepsy. Previous research has suggested that ongoing seizures may affect the structure of the brain, particularly in a region known as the hippocampus. The hippocampus is a structure…
Issue 15 – EpLink Quarterly Newsletter
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Research Update – A Mouse Model of Seizure Activity Following Brain Injury
While some epilepsies have no known cause, there are instances when epilepsy can result from a brain injury. Trauma to the brain, such as suffering a stroke or an impact to the head, can cause seizures to develop. This may be due to inflammation (swelling) or infections, which can cause damage to brain cells and…
Research Update – Currently recruiting for epilepsy and memory study
EpLink is pleased to announce that our new study, Strategies for Epilepsy and Memory (STREAM), is now recruiting! Memory problems are one of the most common complaints among people with epilepsy. More than half of people with drug-resistant epilepsy report experiencing memory problems in everyday life. Despite this prevalence, interventions for memory are not standard of care at acute hospitals,…
Issue 14 – EpLink Quarterly Newsletter
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Research Update – Neutropenia in Children Treated With Ketogenic Diet Therapy
The ketogenic diet (KD), a high-fat, low carbohydrate regimen, is being increasingly used to treat brain disorders, including epilepsy. The limited intake of carbohydrates in the diet forces the body to use fats as its primary fuel source, triggering a state known as ketosis. Ketosis has been shown to reduce seizure frequency, although the exact…
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