Jessica Aber, former U.S. attorney found dead, had epilepsy and died in her sleep, family says
Authorities had said they had no evidence suggesting Aber’s death was caused by anything other than natural causes. Read the article.
What’s Wrong With How We See Epilepsy?
Outdated beliefs still affect epilepsy care and awareness. Read the article.
House Passes Dylan’s Law to Enhance Support for Epilepsy Patients
A bill designed to better support individuals living with epilepsy has successfully passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Read the article.
Powerful new MRI scans enable life-changing surgery in first for adults with epilepsy
Scientists have used a new technique that has enabled ultra-powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to identify tiny differences in patients’ brains that cause treatment-resistant epilepsy. The first study to…
Genetic Testing in Epilepsy: Who, How, and Why?
This is the first in a six-episode series on genetic testing and epilepsy. This episode covers the basics of genetic testing and future episodes will dive deeper into other aspects…
Lo-Res to Hi-Res, A Better way to Pinpoint Where Seizures Begin
UCSF study shows that higher electrode density enhances the ability of physicians to find where seizures start in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Read the article.
Uncovering New Therapeutic Targets for Pediatric Epilepsy
Dravet syndrome is a rare, genetic form of epilepsy that begins during infancy and can cause prolonged and frequent seizures and behavioral and developmental delays in children. The disorder is…
Life with epilepsy
In his latest column, Gordon shares his family’s journey after his son Adam was diagnosed with epilepsy, reflecting on the challenges, treatments, and the support that made a difference. Read…
Epilepsy and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Assessing the Risk of SUDEP
Among adverse effects of epilepsy, the potential for sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the most dire. Occurring without warning in otherwise healthy-seeming individuals, SUDEP accounts for 15% of…
AI can detect minute brain abnormalities to treat epilepsy | REUTERS
A new AI tool developed in the UK can help spot the sometimes minute and difficult-to-pinpoint abnormalities in the brain that can cause epilepsy, and prompt methods of treatment. Read…