Mental Health Conditions Can Arise Early in Epilepsy
New research looking at mental health in people newly diagnosed with epilepsy found that conditions like anxiety and depression can start early in epilepsy. Read more.
Epilepsy Does Not Always Look the Way We Expect
Epilepsy can affect people at any age, and seizures don’t always look the way we expect. New tools are helping researchers recognize risk earlier, reduce uncertainty, and tailor treatment to…
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Frequent Cannabis Use Tied to More Severe Epilepsy
A WashU Medicine study found that adults with drug-resistant epilepsy who used cannabis most days had more frequent convulsive seizures and developed medication resistance sooner than nonusers. Learn more.
How Tiny Balls of Human Brain Tissue Are Revealing the Causes of Childhood Epilepsy
Researchers have identified a potential cause of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a leading genetic cause of childhood epilepsy, pointing to new treatment possibilities. Learn more.
Lifestyle Interventions Show Promise as Adjunctive Epilepsy Management
New research highlights how lifestyle interventions such as sleep, physical activity, and stress management may complement medical treatment and support better seizure management for people with epilepsy. Read more.
Living With Epilepsy: Robert Reich’s Story
Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich opens up about living with epilepsy, sharing how seizures have shaped his life and offering a candid perspective that challenges common misconceptions about the…
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