YOUR HEALTH: Growing up with epilepsy; Changing docs as you go
Almost half a million American kids live with epilepsy and another 10 to 20 million have a chronic illness. As these younger patients grow up, many will need to start…
Navigating Epilepsy
In the wake of mysterious symptoms, Renato Tosoc searches for answers and a treatment protocol that works for him. Read the full article.
Altered “neuronal avalanches” in brains of epilepsy patients tied to cognitive performance
New research by the Human Brain Project has found that in the brains of patients with epilepsy, changes in large scale neuronal activations can be detected in the brain’s resting…
Global Epilepsy Market Size to grow USD 4.7 Billion by 2030 | CAGR of 8.35%: Spherical Insights
According to a research report published by SphericalInsights, the Global Epilepsy Market Size was valued at USD 2.61 billion in 2021 and expected to reach USD 4.70 billion by 2030,…
Simple blood test could easily pinpoint epileptic seizures
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have discovered higher levels of immune proteins in the blood before and after an epileptic seizure. The possible biomarkers can be identified using a…
High rate of economic inactivity in epilepsy
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), more than half of people with epilepsy of working age in the UK are economically inactive. This term refers to people who are…
AI Tool May Speed Screening of Epilepsy Drugs in Mice
By using state-of-the-art technology to analyze patterns of behavior in mice with epilepsy, researchers may be able to better study the disorder and identify potential treatments. Read the full article…
Virtual Adult Epilepsy Conference
Thu, Mar 9 2023, 6 – 8pm Topics & Speakers: Implementing Strategies to Cope with Memory Challenges in Epilepsy by Dr. Elaine Kiriakopoulos, Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Geisel School of Medicine at…
Is Epilepsy Genetic?
About half of the time, the cause of epilepsy is unable to be identified. When a cause can’t be found, it is called cryptogenic epilepsy. For the other half of…
Midazolam Nasal Spray Effective in Managing Seizure Clusters in Epilepsy
Midazolam nasal spray (MDZ-NS) demonstrated efficacy and safety in the management of seizure clusters among patients with epilepsy, according to findings of a meta-analysis published in Cureus. Read the full article here.