Epilepsy is associated with fit or convulsion, timely treatment and intervention can help deal with the condition effectively. Now there is a new method to detect epilepsy early — using an electroencephalography (EEG) analytical method. A team of doctors and scientists in Taiwan has successfully developed a tool to detect certain EEG features often present in children with epilepsy. The breakthrough in detecting early onset of refractory epilepsy in children may lead to effective treatment using non-pharmacological therapies. Epilepsy is the most common chronic disease in paediatric neurology, with about 0.5-1 percent of children developing epilepsy during their lifetime.
