Search Results for: epilepsy
For Fiadh: Pushing the envelope to treat drug-resistant epilepsy
Fiadh is a bubbly and empathetic 4-year-old. And if you ask her parents, Elaine and Dario, she’s also mischievous and …Read More
Finding epilepsy hotspots before surgery: A faster, non-invasive approach
Neurosurgery for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy requires locating the precise brain areas that are generating the seizures. Typically, patients undergo …Read More
All in the family: One family’s shared link to epilepsy and fight for answers
One of the wonders of parenthood is seeing the traits you pass along to your kids, like your eyes or …Read More
How genetic testing helped Wilson help other infants with epilepsy
In August 2021, after months of anticipating their son’s arrival, Emily and Nick felt as ready as they’d ever be …Read More
Rapid DNA sequencing yields timely answers for infant epilepsy
Treating children with epilepsy has traditionally been a matter of trial and error, trying different drugs one after the other. …Read More
Inspired by her daughter, one mom helps families navigate complex epilepsy
Colleen Gagnon felt something wasn’t right soon after her daughter Niamh was born but tried to convince herself she was …Read More
A path forward for genetic testing in unexplained epilepsy
The number of genes implicated in epilepsy has grown rapidly in the past decade. This raises questions about what tests …Read More
‘Mom, my brain feels better.’ One mother’s story of her daughter’s fight with epilepsy
Liliane has a lot to be grateful for this holiday season. Until just this year, her 16-year-old daughter Emily, who …Read More
New insight into dietary approaches for epilepsy
Fasting has been believed since ancient times to curb seizures in epilepsy, and small patient studies in the early 1900s …Read More
Seeds of hope for Annie: one family’s story of epilepsy care
Ten-year-old Annie Dinan experienced her first noticeable seizure just before her fourth birthday while riding in the car with her …Read More