New Hope for Children with Severe Epilepsy After Manchester Study

Common genetic cause of severe epilepsy revealed

A 6-year-old girl is one of more than 80 people worldwide who has finally received a diagnosis of a new condition following research by scientists and doctors in Manchester. Ava Begley's parents say they feel "deeply grateful" that the researchers, from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and The University of Manchester (UoM), have made this discovery, which is one of the most common genetic causes of severe epilepsy.

New hope for children with severe epilepsy after Manchester study

Researchers says millions of people globally could be carriers of the faulty gene behind the disorder.

Discovery offers hope to children with rare and severe epilepsy

About one in 40,000 people could have the condition, making it one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders currently known.

New genetic condition discovery explains severe epilepsy in some children - Epilepsy Action

Manchester researchers have identified a new genetic condition which causes severe neurodevelopmental problems and epilepsy.