Recent experimental studies of the effects of seizures on brain development.
Results from experimental studies in the past have suggested that early-life seizures have little consequence on brain development. However, the creation of new animal models is altering this view. This chapter briefly summarizes these new findings and suggests avenues for future study.
Swann
John W
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Cain Foundation Laboratories, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neuroscience, Baylor College of Medicine, 6621 Fannin Street, MC3-6365, Houston, TX 77030, USA. jswann@bcm.tmc.edu
D000375:Aging; D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D006801:Humans; D012640:Seizures / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*