Heat waves can worsen abnormal excitability of the brain in people with epilepsy, finds a new small-scale patient study by clinical scientists at UCL. Read the article.
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Earlier this year, a group of clinicians and caregivers published a global modified-Delphi consensus on comorbidities and overall outcomes in epilepsy, development, and non-seizure challenges for the 5 phenotypes of SCN8A-related…
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You’ve heard that music is the language of the soul — but could it also be a treatment for the body? On this episode, we explore some of the latest…
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People with epilepsy (PWE) frequently experience sleep disturbances that can severely affect their quality of life. Depression is also a common symptom in the PWE population and can aggravate sleep…
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Carmen Torres started seeing a general neurologist after she was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 12. At first, her mother engaged with the doctor and asked questions about…
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The diagnosis of epilepsy requires comprehensive judgment based on the patient’s medical history, clinical manifestations and signs, electroencephalogram, neuroimaging, and genetic testing. Because of the complex etiology and seizure types…
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