More than 3.4 million people in the United States have epilepsy, so it is a relatively common diagnosis. In fact, it is the fourth-most common neurologic condition in the world. November is National ...

An abnormal electrical discharge in the brain causes a seizure. There are different types, and each can cause different symptoms. A seizure may result from a medical condition or another issue, such ...

Levetiracetam reduces tonic-clonic seizures by over 77% in clinical studies. Ethosuximide is highly effective for absence seizures, especially in children. Valproate remains the gold standard for ...

Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain that affects the nervous system. Epilepsy causes abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which leads to seizures. There are many types of seizure medication, all ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 out of 10 people will have a seizure during their lifetime. Most of these seizures will be epileptic seizures, which are ...

Children in England living with a rare and severe form of epilepsy could soon benefit from a new drug being rolled out on the NHS. Fenfluramine has been recommended by the National Institute for ...

“It’s all about the brain,” said Jennifer DeWolfe, D.O., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology. “Seizure manifestations are stereotyped, so the same symptoms occur with each seizure that ...

SRF (SYNGAP1), RSRT (Rett), CACNA1A, STXBP1, Loulou (CDKL5), & KCNQ2 Cure (KCNQ2) collaborate to support Dr. Devinsky’s research for clinical trial readiness. Co-funded by multiple organizations, this ...

Temporal lobe epilepsy can trigger intense religious or spiritual experiencesSeizure type and brain area influence mystical ...

Could certain types of hormonal contraceptives cause an increase in seizures in women with epilepsy? A recent Texas A&M Health Science Center study suggests that ethinyl estradiol, the primary ...