2025
Utility of stereo-electroencephalography in patients with bilateral independent/unclear scalp electroencephalographic seizure onset
November 22, 2025Making Mindfulness Matter May Improve Quality of Life in Young Children With Epilepsy: Pilot RCT
September 05, 2025
This pilot randomized trial demonstrates that Making Mindfulness Matter (M3), a low-cost, community-delivered mindfulness intervention, can improve health-related quality of life in young children with epilepsy. M3 may be a promising approach to support well-being in families affected by chronic childhood disease.Clinical Implementation and Outcomes of Genetic Testing for Epilepsy by the Ontario Epilepsy Genetic Testing Program
April 14, 2025
This programmatic approach to genetic testing in epilepsy by OEGTP, together with engagement of clinical and laboratory stakeholders, provided a unique opportunity to gather insight into province-wide implementation of a genetic testing program.Looking beyond epilepsy management: The impact of mental health, quality of life, and transition-readiness on transition-aged adolescents with epilepsy and varying cognitive abilities
April 13, 2025
• Adolescents with typical cognitive development lacked transition skills needed for successful transition, even at the time of transition. • Adolescents with mild intellectual disabilities had significantly less transition skills, suggesting the need for greater education. • Caregivers of adolescents with moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment may benefit from more psychosocial support during transition. • Separate transition guidelines and programs may be beneficial for adolescents with differing cognitive abilities.Reduction of generalized tonic–clonic seizures following vagus nerve stimulation therapy: CORE-VNS Study 24-month follow-up
April 01, 2025
- VNS reduced the frequency of GTCS by 77% (median) at 24 months. - High rates of GTCS freedom were reported at 12 and 24 months. - Postictal severity was reduced from baseline. - Seizure-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations were reduced.Cortical Stimulation for brain mapping and seizure stimulation, pediatric practices throughout Canada: A national survey and systematic literature review
February 07, 2025Radiofrequency-thermocoagulation in pediatric epilepsy surgery: A systematic review and pooled analysis of cases
January 25, 2025
