Question

Propose a way to address neurological disorders that stem from ion channel malformation. Propose a way to diagnose ion channel disorders that allow for easy identification of the problem, then propose a low-risk solution to the problem. (Low risk means you can

Answer 1

Researchers see a potential opportunity to prevent the epilepsies before the onset of recurrent spontaneous seizures. Surrogate measures of epileptogenic processes, or biomarkers, could aid in the development of interventions that would prevent epilepsy in at-risk individuals. Other types of biomarkers could help researchers and health care providers better identify and monitor seizure-onset zones or predict seizure occurrence, which could enable more targeted treatments. The identification of reliable biomarkers for the epilepsies is one of the more critical areas in need of research advances.

A number of changes in the brain shown on imaging and electroencephalography (EEG) are known to be associated with epilepsy-related processes. The challenge is that people without epilepsy also can have similar brain changes and there is little evidence to show clearly which of these changes is predictive of someone who will develop a form of epilepsy.

Newer technologies are allowing researchers to map epileptic networks and track seizure generation with increasing resolution. Implantable