Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a group of disorders marked by problems in the normal functioning of the brain. These problems can produce seizures, unusual body movements, a loss of consciousness or changes in consciousness, as well as mental problems or problems with the senses.
What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is a condition that has been known to mankind since ancient times. It affects the brain to cause repeated convulsions or seizures - also called fits in common parlance. The word “epilepsy” comes from the Greek and means to be taken, seized or attacked.

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Study offers insights into factors influencing older adults to stop driving

Study offers insights into factors influencing older adults to stop driving

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Higher intake of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline

Study finds 3% of adolescents use CBD for health reasons

Study finds 3% of adolescents use CBD for health reasons

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Sharp-wave ripples shed light on the brain's daydreaming mechanism

Ketogenic diets linked to cellular aging in vital organs, new study finds

Ketogenic diets linked to cellular aging in vital organs, new study finds

Climate change may negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions

Climate change may negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions

New guideline issued for antiseizure medication use in pregnant epilepsy patients

New guideline issued for antiseizure medication use in pregnant epilepsy patients

Ketogenic diet boosts mental health: Study reveals reduced stress and improved mood

Ketogenic diet boosts mental health: Study reveals reduced stress and improved mood

Keto diet enhances fungal meningitis treatment

Keto diet enhances fungal meningitis treatment

Researchers create the largest 3D reconstruction of human brain fragment

Researchers create the largest 3D reconstruction of human brain fragment

Underdiagnosed and common: Study highlights neuropathy's hidden toll

Underdiagnosed and common: Study highlights neuropathy's hidden toll

Study identifies neural compass in the human brain

Study identifies neural compass in the human brain

Revolutionizing treatment for neurological conditions with 3D printed surgical implants

Revolutionizing treatment for neurological conditions with 3D printed surgical implants

Rapamycin shows promise in slowing Alzheimer's disease progression linked to seizures

Rapamycin shows promise in slowing Alzheimer's disease progression linked to seizures

‘Breaking a promise’: California deficit could halt raises for disability workers

‘Breaking a promise’: California deficit could halt raises for disability workers

Study reveals delayed recognition of nonmotor seizures in children and teens

Study reveals delayed recognition of nonmotor seizures in children and teens

Nonmotor seizures goes undetected in pediatric emergency departments

Nonmotor seizures goes undetected in pediatric emergency departments

Fentanyl inhalation linked to irreversible brain damage

Fentanyl inhalation linked to irreversible brain damage

Study reveals how genetic changes in SCN2A gene impact autism and epilepsy

Study reveals how genetic changes in SCN2A gene impact autism and epilepsy

Soft robotic nerve cuffs could revolutionize treatment of neurological conditions

Soft robotic nerve cuffs could revolutionize treatment of neurological conditions

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