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Epileptic seizures: mechanisms and forecasting
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Philippa Jane Karoly
Publication date
1 January 2018
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Abstract
© 2018 Dr Philippa Jane KarolySeizure forecasting, like weather forecasting, was once considered the domain of charlatans and purveyors of science fiction. However, neuroscience has now advanced to the point of translating seizure forecasting research into widely available clinical applications. Just like weather apps that report the probability of rain on a given day, it is now conceivable that devices will inform people with epilepsy about their current likelihood of having a seizure. This information could be life-changing: restoring a sense of control and the ability to participate in everyday activities. Over 65 million people around the world have epilepsy; one third cannot control their seizures with medication. The unpredictability of seizures can be devastating, leading to persistent anxiety, exclusion from day-to-day life, serious injury or death. The aim of this thesis is to develop a clinically useful framework for forecasting seizures. The presented research addresses several key questions towards this goal: What drives seizure transitions? Are there underlying rhythms governing seizure onset? If underlying rhythms exist, how can they be integrated into a single determination of an individual's seizure likelihood? By presenting answers to these questions this thesis aims to form the basis for an innovative approach to seizure forecasting
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