Epilepsy in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa has 1.3 billion inhabitants. Persons with epilepsy exceed 20 million, but there is only one neurologist for every two million people. Read the article.
“It’s All Going to Be OK, Kid”: One Man’s28-Year Journey from Isolation to Independence
Smith’s life took a significant turn in 2005 when, at age 19, he received a Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy device. This innovative treatment, developed in the mid-1990s, offers hope for…
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Epilepsy and Mental Health (Podcast)
Researchers explore new avenues for the management of psychiatric illness in patients with seizure disorders. Listen here.
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First curriculum for epilepsy surgery aims to provide international training standards
An ILAE task force has developed the first international curriculum for epilepsy surgery with the goal of providing global training standards. Read the article.
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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.
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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…
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