Epilepsy

What can a genetic diagnosis do for a child with epilepsy?

It may be more than you think. Understanding the fundamental cause of epilepsy can identify new treatments and ultimately reduce seizures.

Just how much of a difference does it make to order exome sequencing first?

For patients with seizures, there’s a real difference between ordering exome sequencing first and starting with a multi-gene panel or chromosomal microarray (CMA).

A genetic condition may be hiding behind epilepsy

A genetic condition may be hiding behind epilepsy

This Epilepsy Awareness Month, we’re shining light on the genetic causes of seizures.

One mom’s seven-year journey to find answers for her son’s illness. 

Ben’s illness started with seizures when he was just six months old.

His mother, Ashley, never stopped searching for answers—and finally found them with a genome test.