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…
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On a freezing wet night just before Christmas, my 24-year-old son lay unconscious in the rain for two hours on Waterloo Bridge as commuters and theatregoers stepped over him and…
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With my epilepsy, I have to manage seizures, prearrange travel, and get lots of rest, but it’s all in a day’s work for this taco editor. Read the article.
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People in dangerous jobs don’t usually sleep well. New research is investigating if their susceptibility to concussions and poor sleep could put them at greater risk of developing epilepsy. Watch…
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This study highlights the global changes in the disease burden of epilepsy in children and adolescents. Population factors have been identified as the primary drivers of the increasing burden, while…
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Though neurology and cardiology are separate specialties, the brain and heart have many things in common. Read the article.
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