Global clinical guidelines recommend that patients with epilepsy should be counseled on sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP); however, standardized guidelines have not been fully adopted. In a recent systematic…
Filmmaker Miles Levin says he’s part of “an enormous, yet invisible community.” Levin has epilepsy, and his short film, “Under the Lights,” is based on his experience living with the…
Choosing the right epilepsy medication can have a big effect on the frequency of your seizures and your quality of life. First, finding the right medication depends on what type of epilepsy you have,…
The dramatic and incapacitating nature of seizures is reflected in the word itself, which derives from the Greek “to take hold” – like an invisible force suddenly grasping someone and…
Diets that are higher in fat and significantly lower in carbohydrates are known to have a drastic effect on reducing the incidence of seizures in individuals with drug-resistant forms of epilepsy, particularly…
In 2023, the NeurologyLive® staff was a busy bunch, covering clinical news and data readouts from around the world across a number of key neurology subspecialty areas. From major study publications and…
A new survey found that most Americans can’t identify the more subtle signs of a seizure, including numbness or tingling, blinking rapidly, screaming, and laughing. Read the full article here.
If you’re visiting with loved ones this holiday season, a new study suggests you make that a habit on a regular basis, if you haven’t already. Read the full article here.
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting more than 54,000 people in Alabama and millions worldwide. It is characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. Read the full article here.
Researchers say yoga may help people with epilepsy reduce the frequency of seizures. They add that yoga may also help people deal with the stigma sometimes associated with epilepsy. Read the…