First Adult Seizure
A first seizure in adulthood requires careful distinction between provoked and unprovoked events, to inform evaluation, prognosis, and management. Read the comprehensive epilepsy reference guide.
Courage, Capes and a Cure: Miles’ Story of Overcoming Epilepsy
Brain surgery (minimally invasive technology) was a viable option to give Miles relief from seizures. Read about one family’s experience.
Associations of Late-Onset Epilepsy with Myocardial Infarction and Nonstroke Vascular Death
Late-onset epilepsy may mark increased systemic vascular risk outside the brain. Read the article.
Teen with Severe Epilepsy Finds Seizure Relief through Ketogenic Diet
Since starting the medical diet, Armando hasn’t had seizure clusters or hospital stays. Read the article.
Hospital-Treated Infectious Diseases and the Risk of Epilepsy in Older Age
Infectious diseases are known to trigger acute seizures, but their long-term impact on epilepsy, especially later in life, is unclear. Read the article.
Seizures in Adults: What Causes Them Later in Life?
Late onset epilepsy becomes more common after age 50. Learn more.