Epilepsy – Up Close & Personal
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. I have had epilepsy for virtually all my life, so I have a bit to say about it. Though anyone can do a search and…
Epilepsy surgery gets a makeover
At first, when Silas Johnson passed out in his bedroom at age 19, his mother thought it was a fluke – perhaps from a space heater that made his room…
Epilepsy and Issues Related to Reproductive Health
Sexual disorders are prevalent and vary in men and women with epilepsy(WWE). Infertility and reproductive abnormalities are twice as common in females with epilepsy. Antiepileptic medications and seizures can both…
There is Hope: New Developments in Pediatric Epilepsy Treatment
Epilepsy, a common neurological disorder, can be a devastating disease for children, not only physically but emotionally. Read the full article here.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Common myths about epilepsy and kids
Epilepsy is one of the more common neurologic disorders in children. About 1 in 26 have epilepsy, and 1 in 10 people will have at least one seizure in their…
Brain cells, interrupted; How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia
A team of researchers has developed a new way to study how genes may cause autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders: by growing tiny brain-like structures in the lab and tweaking…
Telemedicine as a path to bridging inequities in patients with epilepsy
Access to epilepsy specialist care is not uniform in the USA, with prominent gaps in rural areas. Understanding the reasons for nonattendance at epilepsy appointments may help identify access hurdles…
New drug shows promise in providing relief for treatment resistant epilepsy
Researchers say a new medication may potentially reduce seizures by more than 50% in people with epilepsy. Read the full article here.
Impact of climate change on epilepsy and other neurological conditions
Sara Leddy is committed to tackling global warming. She can drive but doesn’t own a car-she takes the bus and cycles instead. Now she is beginning a three-year project to…
Sleep and stress give clues to understanding epileptic seizures
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…