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Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures resulting from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Research published in the International Epilepsy Journal addresses multiple dimensions of this condition, spanning genetic factors, treatment approaches, and public understand…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 41× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures resulting from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Research published in the International Epilepsy Journal addresses multiple dimensions of this condition, spanning genetic factors, treatment approaches, and public understanding. Studies have examined genetic polymorphisms in epilepsy patients and explored innovative therapeutic interventions including deep brain stimulation targets for treatment-resistant cases and dexamethasone pulse therapy for refractory childhood seizure disorders. The journal has also published work on the diagnostic challenge of distinguishing epileptic from non-epileptic seizures and investigated the historical development of blinding methods in neurological clinical research. Recognizing that epilepsy management extends beyond clinical settings, research has evaluated knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy among primary school teachers, highlighting the importance of community awareness. Additional studies have explored nutritional and metabolic aspects relevant to neurological health, including dietary interventions and the role of vitamin D and inflammatory markers in animal models. This breadth of investigation reflects the complex nature of epilepsy as a condition requiring advances in both medical treatment and societal understanding to improve outcomes for affected individuals.

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 41 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 International Epilepsy Journal.

Journal editorial board
Rwei-Ling Yu · Taiwan Siuly Siuly · Australia Pasquale Parisi · Italy

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