Mayo Clinic Minute: Common myths about epilepsy and kids
Epilepsy is one of the more common neurologic disorders in children. About 1 in 26 have epilepsy, and 1 in 10 people will have at least one seizure in their…
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Brain cells, interrupted; How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia
A team of researchers has developed a new way to study how genes may cause autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders: by growing tiny brain-like structures in the lab and tweaking…
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Telemedicine as a path to bridging inequities in patients with epilepsy
Access to epilepsy specialist care is not uniform in the USA, with prominent gaps in rural areas. Understanding the reasons for nonattendance at epilepsy appointments may help identify access hurdles…
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New drug shows promise in providing relief for treatment resistant epilepsy
Researchers say a new medication may potentially reduce seizures by more than 50% in people with epilepsy. Read the full article here.
Impact of climate change on epilepsy and other neurological conditions
Sara Leddy is committed to tackling global warming. She can drive but doesn’t own a car-she takes the bus and cycles instead. Now she is beginning a three-year project to…
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Sleep and stress give clues to understanding epileptic seizures
Sleeping patterns and stress hormones could likely be the key to understanding how and when people with epilepsy are likely to experience seizures, a new study reveals. Read the full article…
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