ReviewBiomedicines2024
Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Biomarkers of Post-Traumatic Epilepsy: A Comprehensive Overview.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.
- Harnessing machine learning for functional connectivity-based feature discovery in post-traumatic epilepsy.Neuroimage. Reports · 2026Article
- High-frequency oscillations after acute hemorrhagic traumatic brain injury: insights into posttraumatic epilepsy development.Epilepsia · 2026Article
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- Sleep and circadian rhythm disruptions in animal models of temporal lobe epilepsy.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2026Review
- Sex hormone dysregulation after traumatic brain injury: interactions with sleep disturbances and seizure susceptibility.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2026Review
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- Urinary Metabolic Profiling During Epileptogenesis in Rat Model of Lithium-Pilocarpine-Induced Temporal Lobe Epilepsy.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Surgical cure of intractable epilepsy caused by retained intracranial foreign body under cortical electroencephalography monitoring: case report and literature review.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
This paper presents an in-depth exploration of Post-Traumatic Epilepsy (PTE), a complex neurological disorder following traumatic brain injury (TBI), characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. With TBI being a global health concern, understanding PTE is crucial for effective diagnosis, management, and prognosis. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, risk factors, and emerging biomarkers of PTE, thereby informing clinical practice and guiding future research. The epidemiological aspect of the study reveals PTE as a significant contributor to acquired epilepsies, with varying incidence influenced by injury severity, age, and intracranial pathologies. The paper delves into the multifactorial nature of PTE risk factors, encompassing clinical, demographic, and genetic elements. Key insights include the association of injury severity, intracranial hemorrhages, and early seizures with increased PTE risk, and the roles of age, gender, and genetic predispositions. Advancements in neuroimaging, electroencephalography, and molecular biology are presented, highlighting their roles in identifying potential PTE biomarkers. These biomarkers, ranging from radiological signs to electroencephalography EEG patterns and molecular indicators, hold promise for enhancing PTE pathogenesis understanding, early diagnosis, and therapeutic guidance. The paper also discusses the critical roles of astrocytes and microglia in PTE, emphasizing the significance of neuroinflammation in PTE development. The insights from this review suggest potential therapeutic targets in neuroinflammation pathways. In conclusion, this paper synthesizes current knowledge in the field, emphasizing the need for continued research and a multidisciplinary approach to effectively manage PTE. Future research directions include longitudinal studies for a better understanding of TBI and PTE outcomes, and the development of targeted interventions based on individualized risk profiles. This research contributes significantly to the broader understanding of epilepsy and TBI.
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