The novel computation tool developed identifies drug-resistant epilepsy. 30% of drug-resistant epilepsy cases do not respond to medical treatment and surgery.
Epilepsy: Facts and Figures
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders affecting about six million people in the country but in 70 percent of these patients, seizures can be controlled with medical treatment. But for that, the challenge is the accurate identification of this “epileptic focus”. Dr. Siby Gopinath, Clinical Professor, Amrita Advanced Centre for Epilepsy, Amrita Hospital said that in many patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, even high-resolution MRI scans fail to identify the precise brain regions from where the seizure originates.
Epilepsy During Pregnancy - Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Treatment
Seizures or epilepsy during pregnancy can be fatal for both the mother and child and needs urgent medical intervention. The reasons are often unknown.
Seizures or epilepsy during pregnancy can be fatal for both the mother and child and needs urgent medical intervention. The reasons are often unknown.
‘Accurate identification of the epileptic focus not only helps to gain better results in epilepsy surgery but also in the implementation of new treatment modalities such as deep brain stimulation or laser ablations performed in difficult to treat epilepsy cases.’
“This makes it difficult for these patients to undergo epilepsy surgery. With this novel technology, more patients with epilepsy who previously did not have the option for surgical treatment can now undergo surgery and avail freedom from seizures. Accurate identification of the epileptic focus in the brain will help surgeons to precisely remove the abnormal brain tissues and minimize the risks and side effects of epilepsy surgery, ” he said. These computational tools use brain images from PET and MRI Scans and EEG recordings of the brain. The EEG (electroencephalogram) is the recording of brain waves by placing electrodes on the scalp or surgically placing them inside the brain (stereo EEG).
By integrating data from brain images and EEG, computational tools rank the brain regions from the most abnormal to the least to accurately identify the epileptic focus for planning the surgery.
Fits | Epilepsy | Convulsions - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs
Fits or convulsions or Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, involuntary seizures and is described as a chronic neurological disorder
Fits or convulsions or Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, involuntary seizures and is described as a chronic neurological disorder
Algorithm to Detect Epilepsy
A new algorithm developed by researchers helps decipher brain scans and identify the occurrence and type of epilepsy.
A new algorithm developed by researchers helps decipher brain scans and identify the occurrence and type of epilepsy.
Is the Flu Vaccine Mandate for Children With Epilepsy
Can the flu vaccine cause seizures in children? Vaccinating children at the recommended age protects children against diseases that can cause seizures.
Can the flu vaccine cause seizures in children? Vaccinating children at the recommended age protects children against diseases that can cause seizures.
