Smith’s life took a significant turn in 2005 when, at age 19, he received a Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy device. This innovative treatment, developed in the mid-1990s, offers hope for…
Researchers explore new avenues for the management of psychiatric illness in patients with seizure disorders. Listen here.
An ILAE task force has developed the first international curriculum for epilepsy surgery with the goal of providing global training standards. Read the article.
New research has found that an electronic device placed under the scalp is an effective and feasible means of accurately tracking epilepsy. Read the article.
The ketogenic diet (KD) has long been used to manage seizures in DRE, but its potential to protect brain function remains underexplored. Due to these challenges, researchers are turning their…
This study examined whether caregivers of male or female patients with epilepsy differ in perceived burden, social support, and coping mechanisms. Read the article.
The director of pediatric epilepsy at NYU Langone Medical Center shared expert insights on improving transitions from pediatric to adult epilepsy care. Read the article.
The Seizures Safe Schools Act took effect during the first week of July, requiring all South Carolina public and charter schools to adopt a seizure training program. Read the article.
Times readers share their stories about epilepsy, a disease that kills 21 people in Britain a week but is widely misunderstood. Read the article.
Eight years later, Alvis is still seizure-free. She is on a low dose of two medications, with minimal side effects. “I just can’t tell you how wonderful it is to…
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