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Electroclinical study of video-game epilepsy
Y Maeda1, T Kurokawa, K Sakamoto
1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
|June 1, 1990
Summary
Video-game epilepsy (VGE) affects Japanese children, with seizures triggered by flashing lights and patterns. Avoiding video games is recommended, though medication can help persistent cases.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Epilepsy
Background:
- Video-game epilepsy (VGE) is an emerging concern, particularly among children, coinciding with the rising popularity of video games.
- The study focuses on a cohort of Japanese children experiencing VGE.