An international team of researchers, led by investigators at Columbia University Medical Center, has uncovered the first gene linked to the most common type of epilepsy, called Rolandic epilepsy. One ...

January 29, 2009 — A genomewide scan has identified a gene on human chromosome 11 associated with centrotemporal sharp waves (CTS), the electroencephalographic (EEG) characteristic that defines ...

Epilepsy is not a one size fits all condition and there are a few tell tale signs that parents could miss, said Dr Jonathan ...

More than 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, with a third of these being children. The most common forms of epilepsy in children occur without any apparent trigger and only affect certain ...

Centrotemporal spikes experienced between seizures by children with rolandic epilepsy may disrupt functional brain networks and contribute to language, behaviour and cognitive problems, research ...

A major trial involving nursing academics and nearly 30 health service trusts is to investigate the best way of treating and managing childhood epilepsy. Two nursing professors from Edge Hill ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My son suffered seizures as a child and was diagnosed with benign rolandic epilepsy. At the time, we were told that he should avoid antihistamines, since they could trigger seizures.

The first seizure clinic model enabled rapid diagnosis and treatment for children with epilepsy, according to data presented ...

What is epilepsy? Is it a disease or a disorder? Is it inherited? Can it be cured? If epilepsy is due to seizures, what is a seizure? These are some of the common questions asked by people newly ...

Jan. 28 -- WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have linked a genetic variation to a common form of epilepsy in children, potentially paving the way toward greater insight into the ...