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…
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…
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…
My father and I only argued about one thing regularly: his driving. Because he had epilepsy. Read the article.
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.
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…