Tag: Epilepsy

Chinese Verbal Fluency Deficiency in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy with and without Hippocampal Sclerosis: A Multiscale Study

AI SummaryIn this study, a Chinese character version of the phonemic verbal fluency task was tested in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) to assess verbal fluency deficiency in TLE with and without hippocampal sclerosis. The results showed activation and deactivation deficiency in both TLE-HS and TLE-NHS, with impaired functional connectivity, degree centrality, and community… Continue reading Chinese Verbal Fluency Deficiency in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy with and without Hippocampal Sclerosis: A Multiscale Study

Study assesses seizure risk from stimulating the thalamus

AI SummaryResearchers from MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital conducted a study assessing seizure risk associated with electrically stimulating the central thalamus in awake mice. The study found that electrographic seizures occurred in 10 out of 12 mice in response to CT-DBS, even at low current levels. Seizure risk increased with higher current levels, independent of… Continue reading Study assesses seizure risk from stimulating the thalamus

Gabapentin: The Hope, the Harm, the Myth, the Reality

AI SummaryThe article discusses the use, side effects, and safety warnings of gabapentin, a medication originally approved for partial-onset seizures and postherpetic neuralgia.Douglas S. Paauw, MD, explores the use, side effects and safety warnings of gabapentin, originally approved to treat partial-onset seizures and postherpetic neuralgia. MDedge

Prevalence of Epilepsy in People of Sexual and Gender Minoritized Groups

AI SummaryThis study aims to determine the prevalence of active epilepsy among people of sexual and gender minoritized groups in the United States using data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey. This research is important to shed light on potential disparities in healthcare outcomes and needs within these underrepresented populations.This cross-sectional study using data… Continue reading Prevalence of Epilepsy in People of Sexual and Gender Minoritized Groups

Risk of Perinatal and Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Among Pregnant Women With Epilepsy

AI SummaryThis study aims to assess the risk of complications for pregnant women with epilepsy, including severe maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The research will provide valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by women with epilepsy during pregnancy, potentially leading to improvements in care and outcomes in this population.This study attempts to determine… Continue reading Risk of Perinatal and Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Among Pregnant Women With Epilepsy

Scientists find neurons that process language on different timescales

AI SummaryUsing fMRI and a more precise technique, neuroscientists have identified different clusters of neurons in the brain that process language on various timescales ranging from one to about six words. This study reveals that these different neural populations in language processing areas perform distinct functions related to analyzing individual words and interpreting complex meanings… Continue reading Scientists find neurons that process language on different timescales

Scientists find neurons that process language on different timescales

AI SummaryResearchers have discovered clusters of neurons that process different amounts of linguistic context known as “temporal windows.” These windows range from one to six words and reflect different functions within the language network. Shorter windows may analyze the meanings of individual words, while longer windows interpret complex meanings created by groups of words. By… Continue reading Scientists find neurons that process language on different timescales

Will EEG be able to read your dreams? The future of the brain activity measure as it marks 100 years

AI SummaryThe text discusses the 100 year anniversary of the first recording of human brain electrical activity using EEG. Experts share predictions and priorities for the future of EEG, with respondents estimating the timeline for possible future developments.One hundred years after the human brain’s electrical activity was first recorded, experts are celebrating the legacy of… Continue reading Will EEG be able to read your dreams? The future of the brain activity measure as it marks 100 years

[In Context] Globally advancing neurological education in headache

AI SummaryThis article discusses the importance of advancing neurological education in headache disorders, as nearly 16% of the world’s population experience headaches daily. Recognizing different types of headaches and addressing their effects is crucial for promoting brain health, a priority outlined by the WHO in its Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological… Continue reading [In Context] Globally advancing neurological education in headache