Juggling senior year of college and epilepsy seizures
On a warm spring day last year, Lamisa Khan lay on the concrete outside of an elementary school in Queens, NY. As she regained consciousness, she found her boss and…
Brain gray matter changes in children at risk for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy
Potential failing adult brain sites, stratified by risk, mediating Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) have been described, but are unknown in children. Read the article.
High precision in epileptic seizure self-reporting with an app diary
People with epilepsy frequently under- or inaccurately report their seizures, which poses a challenge for evaluating their treatment. The introduction of epilepsy health apps provides a novel approach that could…
WHO launches new toolkit to improve care for neurological disorders
WHO has today published a new implementation toolkit to the Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders (IGAP), outlining specific actions and resources for countries to improve services for…
Early access to first seizure clinics reduces hospitalizations and ED visits
Interest in the facilities, which aim to connect patients who experience seizures to early expert evaluation and diagnosis, has grown recently as wait times for neurology appointments, and especially epilepsy…
Shaping a better future for women living with epilepsy
For many women, the childbearing years are the most profound including contraception, pregnancy, childbirth, and post-pregnancy. Each phase carries opportunities and challenges, and for women living with a chronic disease…
Epilepsy, antiepileptic drugs, and adverse pregnancy outcomes
Women with epilepsy (WWE) are usually advised antiepileptic drug (AED) treatment even during pregnancy. It is therefore important to know what the major congenital malformation (MCM) risks might be with…
UK boy has brain implant fitted to control epilepsy seizures in world first
A UK teenager with severe epilepsy has become the first person in the world to be fitted with a brain implant aimed at bringing seizures under control. Read the article.
Nocturnal Seizures: How to Recognize the Symptoms and Find Support
Nocturnal seizures are seizures that happen at night. They are caused by disruptions to sleep, which can lower your seizure threshold. Read the article.
Medical Moment: New hope for children with epilepsy
“To see your kid — 7, 8 years old just collapsing on the floor and you don’t know if she’s gonna wake up or not,” Alex said. Medication stopped working…