When signs like ‘staring spells,’ ‘becoming absent minded’ require medical attention

There are several types of seizures, such as Tonic-clonic seizures, Absence seizures, Myoclonic seizures, and Atonic seizures ...
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Progressive ataxia, myoclonic epilepsy and cerebellar apoptosis in cystatin B-deficient mice

Loss-of-function mutations in the gene (CSTB) encoding human cystatin B, a widely expressed cysteine protease inhibitor, are responsible for a severe neurological disorder known as Unverricht-Lundborg ...
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Seizure-freedom reported in 68% of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy patients

A 25-year follow-up study reveals that 68% of patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) became seizure-free, with nearly 30% no longer needing antiepileptic drug (AED) treatment. A 25-year ...
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Diagnosis and management of nonconvulsive status epilepticus in children

Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) encompasses a wide range of diagnoses with variable outcomes and treatment recommendations. In children, NCSE can be observed in various conditions, including ...