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Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by an enduring predisposition to recurrent, unprovoked seizures, which result from abnormal, excessive electrical activity in the brain. Seizures vary widely in presentation, from brief lapses of awareness to convulsions and loss of consciousness, and epileps…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 44× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2470-5020 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by an enduring predisposition to recurrent, unprovoked seizures, which result from abnormal, excessive electrical activity in the brain. Seizures vary widely in presentation, from brief lapses of awareness to convulsions and loss of consciousness, and epilepsy can affect people of all ages, with diagnosis and treatment guided by seizure type, frequency, and underlying cause. Research in neurological science and therapy addresses the causes, treatment, and social dimensions of epilepsy. Studies collected here include the search for new targets for deep brain stimulation in epilepsy treatment, genetic polymorphisms in patients with epilepsy, and the distinction and co-occurrence of epileptic and non-epileptic seizures, illustrated through case reports. Other work examines the knowledge and attitudes of primary school teachers toward epilepsy, reflecting attention to stigma, awareness, and care in the community, as well as therapeutic approaches such as corticosteroid pulse therapy in refractory childhood seizure disorders. Related topics within this body of literature touch on clinical trial methodology in neurological disorders, neuroinflammatory and vitamin-related factors in experimental models, and dietary influences on brain health. Together these strands reflect epilepsy as a condition studied across its neurobiological mechanisms, genetic basis, pharmacological and stimulation-based treatments, and the broader educational and social context of living with seizures.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2015

Epigenetics and Nutrition

Exact topic International Journal of Nutrition Cited by 2 doi:10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-14-603

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 44 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Epilepsy, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Neurological Research and Therapy (ISSN 2470-5020).

Journal editorial board
Ian J Martins · Australia Giuseppe Lanza · Italy Ion Codreanu · United States

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