New drug shows promise in providing relief for treatment resistant epilepsy
Researchers say a new medication may potentially reduce seizures by more than 50% in people with epilepsy. Read the full article here.
Impact of climate change on epilepsy and other neurological conditions
Sara Leddy is committed to tackling global warming. She can drive but doesn’t own a car-she takes the bus and cycles instead. Now she is beginning a three-year project to…
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Sleep and stress give clues to understanding epileptic seizures
Sleeping patterns and stress hormones could likely be the key to understanding how and when people with epilepsy are likely to experience seizures, a new study reveals. Read the full article…
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Signs of a Seizure Coming On in Someone Else
A seizure results from temporary change in the brain’s electrical function. When it occurs, a person affected by a seizure might appear to have abnormal muscle movements, unusual behavior, or…
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My Son Had Staring Spells-I Made It My Mission To Find Out Why
When my son Jake was just 7 years old, my wife and I noticed that he began to zone out for a few seconds, and it seemed like he was…
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Focal Epilepsy: What Happens in One-Sided Brain Seizures?
Focal epilepsy is when people have recurrent seizures that may cause symptoms affecting only one side of the body. Seizures in epilepsy can be focal or generalized. Read the full article…
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