Scientists identify genetic cause for a type of childhood epilepsy

Imagine “blanking out” of consciousness up to 200 times daily while you`re learning in a classroom, playing baseball, taking ballet lessons or riding a bike. This is a common occurrence in the life of a child with childhood absence epilepsy (CAE). The condition is associated with frequent “absent” seizures where the patient`s consciousness is impaired leaving the child staring blankly ahead not aware or responsive for up to 10 seconds at a time.

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