Epilepsy and seizure disorders represent a group of neurological conditions that result in unpredictable and often disabling seizures, which can have profound effects on quality of life. Diagnosis involves a detailed clinical assessment and advanced diagnostic tools such as EEG monitoring and functional imaging to localize seizure foci in the brain. Despite the availability of a variety of antiepileptic medications, many patients continue to experience uncontrolled seizures, highlighting the need for more targeted treatments. Emerging therapies in the field include responsive neurostimulation, deep brain stimulation, and novel pharmacological agents that aim to modify the underlying pathophysiology. Additionally, exploring the role of inflammation, genetic predisposition, and neuroplasticity in epilepsy is providing new insights into how to better manage and potentially cure these disorders.
Title : Triple-network dysfunction, ME/CFS, and the NeuroPhysics Treatment Process “A dynamical systems perspective on psychophysical organization and environmental interaction”
Ken Ware, NeuroPhysics Therapy Institute and Research Centre, Australia
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Kazuhito Toyooka, Drexel University College of Medicine, United States
Title : Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Parkinson’s disease: Prevalence given MDS criteria
Cay Anderson Hanley, iPACES, United States
Title : Modeling early neurologic trajectories after elevated leg positioning (ELP): A secondary analysis of the LEG-UP randomized feasibility study
Kayode Ahmed, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States
Title : Neuro-exergaming for non-verbal autism spectrum: A case study of neuropsychological function after 15 sessions of pedal-n-play iPACES
Cay Anderson Hanley, iPACES, United States
Title : Prescribing joy: The importance of integrating memory cafes into dementia care
Saul Beaumont, Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Disease and All Other Dementias, United States