癫痫大脑中的“尖峰”如何造成伤害——以及如何驯服它们

How ‘spikes’ in the epileptic brain are harmful—and might be tamed Abnormal electrical bursts hijack neurons involved in cognition and can be predicted up to 1 second in advance, new study finds JENNIE ERIN SMITH S eizures are the most dramatic symptom of epilepsy, but they’re not the only type of abnormal brain activity in people with the condition. Brief electrical bursts called interictal epileptiform discharges, or interictal spikes, can occur hundreds or thousands of times a day, usually without a person noticing. Though not as dangerous as seizures, they can cause temporary confusion and contribute to long-term cognitive problems even in those whose seizures are controlled. …