Genetic Testing in Epilepsy: Who, How, and Why?
This is the first in a six-episode series on genetic testing and epilepsy. This episode covers the basics of genetic testing and future episodes will dive deeper into other aspects…
Lo-Res to Hi-Res, A Better way to Pinpoint Where Seizures Begin
UCSF study shows that higher electrode density enhances the ability of physicians to find where seizures start in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Read the article.
Uncovering New Therapeutic Targets for Pediatric Epilepsy
Dravet syndrome is a rare, genetic form of epilepsy that begins during infancy and can cause prolonged and frequent seizures and behavioral and developmental delays in children. The disorder is…
Life with epilepsy
In his latest column, Gordon shares his family’s journey after his son Adam was diagnosed with epilepsy, reflecting on the challenges, treatments, and the support that made a difference. Read…
Epilepsy and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Assessing the Risk of SUDEP
Among adverse effects of epilepsy, the potential for sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the most dire. Occurring without warning in otherwise healthy-seeming individuals, SUDEP accounts for 15% of…
AI can detect minute brain abnormalities to treat epilepsy | REUTERS
A new AI tool developed in the UK can help spot the sometimes minute and difficult-to-pinpoint abnormalities in the brain that can cause epilepsy, and prompt methods of treatment. Read…
‘I don’t even recognize myself’: London woman now seizure-free after rare epilepsy treatment at LHSC
The 26-year-old is the first epilepsy patient to have a rare procedure at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), where a Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) device was surgically implanted into her skull…
Beyond the Diagnosis: Embracing the Humanity Behind Epilepsy Care
While these people shared symptoms from a clinical perspective, their stories, struggles, and personal experiences showed how varied the effects of these conditions can be. It left me humbled and…
From control to cure – a paradigm shift in epilepsy treatment
Controlling seizures has long been the sole focus of epilepsy treatment. However, as we’ve learnt more about epilepsy, scientists are shifting to addressing the causes. In this article, we look…
Heart Health, Epilepsy, and SUDEP
I was looking for a PhD, as Katia mentioned, and when I started to talk to Katia, and she introduced me to some concepts in epilepsy, I was fascinated about…