Functional connectivity disturbances of the ascending reticular activating system in temporal lobe epilepsy

Conclusions
Recurrent seizures in TLE are associated with disturbances in ARAS connectivity, which are part of the widespread network dysfunction that may be related to neurocognitive problems in this devastating disorder.

Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - October 9, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Englot, D. J., DHaese, P.-F., Konrad, P. E., Jacobs, M. L., Gore, J. C., Abou-Khalil, B. W., Morgan, V. L. Tags: Epilepsy Source Type: research