Suicide and Epilepsy: The Role of Anti-Seizure Meds
The risk of suicide and worsened behavior are part of epilepsy itself, and not necessarily related to medication, according to the UC, San Diego. Read the article.
Stem Cell Models Reveal Why Epilepsy Symptoms Go Beyond Seizures
For children, seizure control is just the start of a family’s challenges. A new study shows epilepsy gene variants disrupt memory, explaining symptoms beyond seizures. Read the article.
New Method Simplifies Brain Evaluations for Planning Epilepsy Surgery
Some children require significant surgery to remove the seizure-causing portions of their brains. A new study describes a faster, simpler mapping method. Read the article.
Epilepsy in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa has 1.3 billion inhabitants. Persons with epilepsy exceed 20 million, but there is only one neurologist for every two million people. Read the article.
“It’s All Going to Be OK, Kid”: One Man’s28-Year Journey from Isolation to Independence
Smith’s life took a significant turn in 2005 when, at age 19, he received a Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy device. This innovative treatment, developed in the mid-1990s, offers hope for…
Epilepsy and Mental Health (Podcast)
Researchers explore new avenues for the management of psychiatric illness in patients with seizure disorders. Listen here.
First curriculum for epilepsy surgery aims to provide international training standards
An ILAE task force has developed the first international curriculum for epilepsy surgery with the goal of providing global training standards. Read the article.
Under-the-skin electrode allows for real-world epilepsy tracking
New research has found that an electronic device placed under the scalp is an effective and feasible means of accurately tracking epilepsy. Read the article.
Brain on Keto: New Insights Into Seizure Recovery and Cognitive Rescue
The ketogenic diet (KD) has long been used to manage seizures in DRE, but its potential to protect brain function remains underexplored. Due to these challenges, researchers are turning their…
Gender Differences in Caregiver Burden, Social Support, and Coping Strategies Among Caregivers of Patients With Epilepsy in a Tribal Region of India: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study examined whether caregivers of male or female patients with epilepsy differ in perceived burden, social support, and coping mechanisms. Read the article.