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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Depression, constipation, and UTIs may be early signs of multiple sclerosis

Depression, constipation, and UTIs may be early signs of multiple sclerosis

Can ketogenic diet offer an effective alternative to antiseizure medication in infants with drug-resistant epilepsy?

Can ketogenic diet offer an effective alternative to antiseizure medication in infants with drug-resistant epilepsy?

Lightweight helmet with tiny sensors records magnetic fields generated by brain activity

Lightweight helmet with tiny sensors records magnetic fields generated by brain activity

Epilepsy study uncovers 'wake slow waves' link to brain balance and cognition

Epilepsy study uncovers 'wake slow waves' link to brain balance and cognition

Navigating STXBP1-related disorders: Unraveling clinical and developmental outcomes

Navigating STXBP1-related disorders: Unraveling clinical and developmental outcomes

MHRA's new measures aim to reduce valproate use and protect patients from harm

MHRA's new measures aim to reduce valproate use and protect patients from harm

Texas Children's Hospital delivers first-ever gene therapy for Rett syndrome

Texas Children's Hospital delivers first-ever gene therapy for Rett syndrome

Scientists uncover dopamine's role in learning from rewards and punishments

Scientists uncover dopamine's role in learning from rewards and punishments

CureSHANK to award $250,000 for stimulating research on SHANK3-related epilepsy

CureSHANK to award $250,000 for stimulating research on SHANK3-related epilepsy

Slow brain waves during wakefulness may protect against epilepsy

Slow brain waves during wakefulness may protect against epilepsy

Study finds top three classes of medications more effective than ibuprofen for treating migraine attacks

Study finds top three classes of medications more effective than ibuprofen for treating migraine attacks

Exploring the life expectancy of autistic individuals in the U.K.

Exploring the life expectancy of autistic individuals in the U.K.

Genetic mutation in OXR1 gene linked to brain development issues

Genetic mutation in OXR1 gene linked to brain development issues

Whole grain consumption associated with slower memory decline in Black people

Whole grain consumption associated with slower memory decline in Black people

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

Experts shed light on how autism affects the diagnosis, treatment of epilepsy and vice versa

Experts shed light on how autism affects the diagnosis, treatment of epilepsy and vice versa

Shrinkage in the brain's hippocampus area associated with cognitive decline

Shrinkage in the brain's hippocampus area associated with cognitive decline

Amelia Lavenski's seizure-free journey with the ketogenic diet

Amelia Lavenski's seizure-free journey with the ketogenic diet

High-dose CBD fails to relieve pain in knee osteoarthritis patients

High-dose CBD fails to relieve pain in knee osteoarthritis patients

Study reveals early role of SYNGAP1 gene in brain development

Study reveals early role of SYNGAP1 gene in brain development