Advances in Pediatric Epilepsy

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Children is devoted to advances in epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. Epilepsy is the second most common neurologic disorder and a source of frequent patient referral. Seizures and medications can cause behavioral, developmental, and intellectual problems in children. In one quarter of all children with epilepsy, seizures remain resistant to treatment with antiepileptic drugs. There is general consensus that despite medication and surgical advances in the treatment of epilepsy, seizures cannot be controlled in many children, and there is an urgent need to understand the underlying mechanisms and pathophysiology, and to leverage this information for prevention and treatment. During the past decade, advances in understanding the risk factors, basic mechanisms, and prognosis of various forms of childhood epilepsy have helped an increasing number of children with epilepsy overcome seizures and associated problems, enabling them to lead full and rewarding lives.

This Special Issue will present a scientific and clinically relevant review of the major advances in pediatric epilepsy, including advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology and underlying mechanisms of childhood epilepsy and major advances in clinical diagnostics and therapeutics. Both reviews and original research will be considered for publication. Examples could include manuscripts that discuss epidemiology, traditional and advanced diagnostic systems, emerging treatments, and inter-relationships between epilepsy and common disease states. This Special Issue will provide a review of the major advances in pediatric epilepsy and provide resources for further education and training programs for medical professionals.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Paul R. Carney
Dr. Thomas DeMarse
Guest Editors

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