This neuroscientist is starting seizures in order to stop them
Computational neuroscientist Rachel June Smith, Ph.D., is exploring a new approach — inspired in part by a notorious episode of the Pokémon cartoon. Read the article.
Traveling With Epilepsy Isn’t Easy, But It’s Not Impossible Either
I’m a travel writer, I have epilepsy, and I still travel the world. For those who want to do the same, I asked a neurologist for tips on how to…
A mother’s calling: a journey from epilepsy patient to parent
It was 2006, a softball game in Mobile, Alabama, was in full swing, and 10-year-old Cathryn Cazalas was experiencing her first seizure. Little did she know, she would end up…
The uncharted waters of infant epilepsy
We all want to make sure nothing ever bad happens to our kids, but epilepsy is totally beyond the bubble of protection parents can make. Read the article.
Guideline Issued for People with Epilepsy Who May Become Pregnant
A new guideline has been issued to help neurologists and other clinicians determine the best antiseizure medications for people with epilepsy who may become pregnant. The guideline is published in…
Climate change is likely to aggravate brain conditions, study finds
Climate change, and its effects on weather patterns and adverse weather events, is likely to negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions, argues a UCL-led team of researchers.…
New research reveals urgent need for integrated care in pediatric epilepsy
Findings from the Kennedy Krieger Institute emphasize the critical importance of integrated care for children with epilepsy and co-occurring psychiatric issues, shedding light on the negative effects of fragmented care.…
Cardiovascular Implications of Epilepsy: Unraveling the Elevated Risk of Mortality
Epilepsy is a complex prevalent seizure disorder impacting a significant number of individuals worldwide. Those with epilepsy face the possibility of experiencing sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Read the…
Emergency Departments Frequently Miss Signs of Epilepsy in Children
A subtle type of seizure goes undetected two-thirds of the time in pediatric emergency departments, a new study shows. The work focuses on “nonmotor” seizures, which cause children to zone…
Low oxygen during sleep and sleep apnea linked to epilepsy in older adults
Sleep apnea and low oxygen levels while sleeping are associated with epilepsy that first occurs after 60 years of age, known as late-onset epilepsy, according to a new study funded by…