Dr. Lara Basovic: A 41-year-old man was admitted to the epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) of this hospital because of seizures. When the patient was 4 years of age, his mother noticed an episode of ...

– New data showed improvements in cognition and behavior during the first year of treatment with additional increases demonstrated as treatment continued – – Clinical effects observed across the Phase ...

A ketogenic diet—one that is high in fat and extremely low in carbohydrates—has been known for decades to reduce seizures in ...

Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions, marked by unpredictable seizures, accidents and injuries, reduced quality of life, stigma and—in the worst case—premature death. But a ...

The burden, misdiagnosis and delayed treatment of epilepsy highlight an urgent need for improved diagnosis and expanded ...

Seizure alert dogs are working partners trained to notice subtle shifts in scent, movement, or behavior that often happen minutes before a seizure. That warning can give someone time to sit down, take ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The model expedites access to specialists after a first seizure. The mean time between the referral and the ...

Patients with epilepsy with cannabis use are more likely to report a history of physical or sexual abuse and comorbid mood disorders.

Seizures can affect your daily life and well-being. Certain medicines can help lower the risk of having seizures, which can help manage your condition. Fycompa is a medicine used to manage ...

In addition, he had three other unexplained behaviors: aggressive behavior immediately after the second seizure while in the EMU, wandering confused on the roadside 2 weeks before this admission, and ...