Abstract
There is growing evidence that childhood epilepsy is associated with abnormalities in cognition, academics, emotional status, and social function, but it has not been clear whether these are the effect of epilepsy and its treatments or, perhaps, comorbidities that antedate the first seizure. Recent studies have suggested that the abnormalities may precede the seizure. In this issue of The Journal, Jackson et al compared children with new or recent onset epilepsy with controls with regards to detailed neuropsychological assessment and parental interviews. The results indicate that patterns of cognitive abnormalities and academic problems are present very early in the course of epilepsy and are not later effects of the disease or its treatments. Article page 1047▶ The Neuropsychological and Academic Substrate of New/Recent-Onset EpilepsiesThe Journal of PediatricsVol. 162Issue 5PreviewTo characterize neuropsychological and academic status in children, ages 8-18 years, with new-/recent-onset idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE) and idiopathic localization-related epilepsy (ILRE) compared with healthy controls. Full-Text PDF
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