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.
Discussing the Transition from Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy Care: Josiane Lajoie, MD
The director of pediatric epilepsy at NYU Langone Medical Center shared expert insights on improving transitions from pediatric to adult epilepsy care. Read the article.
Seizure Safe Schools Act changes safety protocols in South Carolina schools
The Seizures Safe Schools Act took effect during the first week of July, requiring all South Carolina public and charter schools to adopt a seizure training program. Read the article.
‘We had no idea our son was at risk’: readers on living with epilepsy
Times readers share their stories about epilepsy, a disease that kills 21 people in Britain a week but is widely misunderstood. Read the article.
After 36 Years, Patient’s Life Is Changed by Epilepsy Treatment
Eight years later, Alvis is still seizure-free. She is on a low dose of two medications, with minimal side effects. “I just can’t tell you how wonderful it is to…
Study results may give neurologists new tool to help patients with drug-resistant epilepsy live seizure free
A Wayne State University study focused on preventing seizures in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy suggests that looking for unstable electrical activity in the brain could help pinpoint the area that…
Smartphone Apps Can Help Manage Parkinson’s, Migraines, Epilepsy, and More
For people with a wide range of neurologic conditions—including migraines, chronic pain, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and dementia—smartphone apps and features can make it easier to take care of your health (or that of…
Epilepsy and violence: historical misconceptions, scientific evidence, and legal realities
Epilepsy has historically been mischaracterized as a disorder associated with aggression and criminal behavior. Misconceptions dating back to the 19th century, particularly those propagated by Cesare Lombroso, have contributed to…