Benefits of genetic testing in adults with unexplained epilepsy include enrollment in a clinical trial of a relevant gene therapy, connection to families with a similar diagnosis, and peace of mind.
Calorie restriction has long been associated with reduced seizures in epilepsy. New research from Boston Children's Hospital helps explain how fasting affects neurons in the brain and could lead the way to new approaches that would avoid the need for fasting or restrictive diets. The findings were published August 30 in the journal Cell Reports.