One of the most common causes of epilepsy is a structural brain abnormality. “Epilepsy can result from structural issues in the brain, such as brain tumors, brain injuries, brain infections or ...

Eliminating senescent brain cells in animal models showed seizure reduction and cognitive improvement potential.

The first seizure clinic model enabled rapid diagnosis and treatment for children with epilepsy, according to data presented ...

The AAN’s first-ever functional seizure guideline targets stigma and unnecessary treatment, offering clearer diagnostic steps and guidance on effective psychological interventions.

Individuals with a rare form of epilepsy treated with fenfluramine experienced significantly greater seizure reduction as ...

Seizures tend to get progressively worse over time in people with epilepsy, and a new study in mice suggests why that might be the case. Seizures appear to prompt the brains of mice to produce more ...

For the first time, clinicians have access to a clear, evidence-based roadmap for adjusting antiseizure medication doses ...

A new study suggests temporal lobe epilepsy may be linked to early aging of certain brain cells. When researchers removed these aging cells in mice, seizures dropped, memory improved, and some animals ...

Epilepsy in children is treatable, with medicines controlling seizures in most cases, says Dr. Pradnya Gadgil. Early diagnosis and adherence to treatments are crucial. Epilepsy surgery and special ...

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has shed light on the No. 1 cause of epilepsy deaths, suggesting a long-sought answer for why some patients die unexpectedly following ...

Temporal lobe epilepsy, which results in recurring seizures and cognitive dysfunction, is associated with premature aging of ...

People with epilepsy can lead a normal life, but it is the attitude of the society towards them that impacts the quality of their life, according to doctors. With recurrent seizures, people with ...