[00:00:00] Nancy Volkers: Hello listeners, this is the first in a six-episode series on genetic testing and epilepsy. This episode covers the basics of genetic testing and future episodes will dive ...

Newswise — [00:00:00] Dr. Alina Ivaniuk: Welcome to Sharp Waves, the official podcast of the International League Against Epilepsy. I am today's host, Dr. Alina Ivaniuk, and today we are delving into ...

ORLANDO — Genetic testing is warranted in patients with epilepsy of unknown origin, new research suggests. Investigators found that pathogenic genetic variants were identified in over 40% of patients ...

Electroencephalograms are the most common diagnostic test for epilepsy. During the test, you will have electrodes attached to your scalp -- either directly or with a cap. These electrodes will watch ...

If you carried a gene that increased your risk of having an epileptic seizure, would you want to know? Do perceptions of stigma and discrimination against people with epilepsy affect interest in ...

Genetic testing results in lower length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for infants with epilepsy, according to a study published in the journal Pediatric Neurology. The reduction ...

Genetic testing in patients with epilepsy can inform treatment and lead to better outcomes in many cases, according to a new study published in JAMA Neurology. Genetic causes are responsible for ...

Physicians at a Boston hospital adjusted medical management for nearly three-quarters of patients with infantile- or childhood-onset epilepsy who were diagnosed with genetic epilepsy, researchers ...

Dublin, Feb. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Genetic Testing Markets for Epilepsy, Autism, Alzheimer's and Other Neurologic Conditions" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The study included 250 patients with epilepsy. A history of delayed development and earlier seizure onset were ...