Opinion: Lots of people lie to their doctors. My father did — with tragic results
My father and I only argued about one thing regularly: his driving. Because he had epilepsy. Read the article.
Can smoking cause seizures?
Smoking can increase the risk of seizures, especially if a person has epilepsy. Despite this, research indicates that many people living with epilepsy smoke. Read the article.
Impact of Antiepileptic Medications and Sex Hormones on Maternal and Child Outcomes in Epilepsy
Studies show that sex steroid hormone concentrations significantly increase throughout the duration of pregnancy. These concentrations and their neuroactive steroid metabolites may influence fetal neurodevelopment and seizure control among pregnant…
Stanford Medicine-led study identifies novel target for epilepsy treatment
A new study from Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues offers an explanation and suggests a more effective approach to treatment. They found that a previously overlooked region of the…
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute team unpacks genetic mysteries behind childhood epilepsies
Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC are exploring how gene variants identified in children with severe epilepsy can have an impact on neurons, leading to abnormal electrical…
Opinion: Misinformation and profits keep doctors like me from offering Utahns the best care
“Why should we get the test?” Cassie’s mother was not convinced that we should test her daughter for genetic mutations that could cause epilepsy. In class at school, Cassie (whose…
Study: Epilepsy patients benefit from structured ‘seizure action plans’
A new 16-week study of 204 adult epilepsy patients found that 98% of participants believe that all patients with epilepsy should have a seizure action plan (SAP), regardless of seizure…
Overcoming Access Barriers to Epilepsy Surgery: Hai Sun, MD, PhD
Treatment for patients with epilepsy often entails antiseizure medications, which require long-term commitment and patient compliance. Despite the accessibility of antiseizure medications to treat this patient population, approximately 30% of…
The ‘epilepsy warriors’ breaking down the barriers in Cameroon
Courage Vidzengsi had her first epileptic seizure when she was eight. Jerking uncontrollably, she bit her tongue and fell to the ground at the children’s recreation centre. As her seizures…
Early intervention after the first seizure may prevent long-term epilepsy and associated cognitive deficits
PHILADELPHIA— Only a very small percentage of neurons show changes after an epileptic seizure in mice, but these alterations can be permanent and trigger future seizures that can affect the…