Advances in our understanding of early childhood epilepsies: 1999-2000
Abstract
Epilepsy is frequent in early childhood, but poorly understood. Management of very young children with refractory epilepsy is particularly challenging, but recent advances in classification, medical therapy, and surgical treatment are helping. We summarize work in each area, focusing on developments in the past 2 years. Classification schemes unique to the needs of very young children will likely improve our ability to accurately diagnose and treat those with refractory seizures. Medication studies are now being done that address some of the specific epilepsy syndromes seen in infants and young children, with promising results in some circumstances. Progress is also being made in the identification of good candidates for early, effective epilepsy surgery. For a variety of reasons and incentives, it is likely that research focusing on infants and young children will continue at a brisk pace.
References
A double-blind, randomized trial of topiramate in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Topiramate YL Study Group
Citations
Related Concepts
Related Feeds
Anxiety Disorders
Discover the latest research on anxiety disorders including agoraphobia, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder here.