Sleeping patterns and stress hormones could likely be the key to understanding how and when people with epilepsy are likely to experience seizures, a new study reveals. Read the full article…
A seizure results from temporary change in the brain’s electrical function. When it occurs, a person affected by a seizure might appear to have abnormal muscle movements, unusual behavior, or…
When my son Jake was just 7 years old, my wife and I noticed that he began to zone out for a few seconds, and it seemed like he was…
Focal epilepsy is when people have recurrent seizures that may cause symptoms affecting only one side of the body. Seizures in epilepsy can be focal or generalized. Read the full article…
Annie is done waiting for tomorrow; after over two years in a New York shelter, the rescue cat with a rare seizure disorder is home. Read the full article here.
Epilepsy is a neurological condition in which a person has recurrent seizures. If you or your child has had a seizure, you may need to have a diagnostic evaluation to…
Flexible thin-film electrodes placed directly on brain tissue show promise for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, as demonstrated recently by scientists at Tokyo Tech. Read the full article here.
Seizures are the main symptom of epilepsy. However, there’s a difference between having a single seizure and having a diagnosis of epilepsy. Read the full article here.
A Texas A&M University professor and a team of pharmacology researchers are spearheading advances in the use of medical cannabinoids for epilepsy and seizure disorders. Read the full article here.
Jack Mercer, better known as VC Pines, stated suffering from epileptic seizures as a teenager. Now, he is telling the story of his condition and how it has affected his…