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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UVA receives $9.3 million NIH grant for ketamine seizure treatment trial

UVA receives $9.3 million NIH grant for ketamine seizure treatment trial

Researchers identify genetic cause of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Researchers identify genetic cause of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Breakthrough discovery reveals key role of ovoid cells in object recognition memory

Breakthrough discovery reveals key role of ovoid cells in object recognition memory

Study identifies brain regions for speech production in aphasia patients

Study identifies brain regions for speech production in aphasia patients

UCLA team identifies brain rhythms linked to seizures in Alzheimer's

UCLA team identifies brain rhythms linked to seizures in Alzheimer's

Study suggests sun exposure during first year of life may reduce MS relapses

Study suggests sun exposure during first year of life may reduce MS relapses

Epidural steroid injections may offer modest short-term pain relief for some back pain

Epidural steroid injections may offer modest short-term pain relief for some back pain

Systemic racism may play a role in genetic testing disparities, study suggests

Systemic racism may play a role in genetic testing disparities, study suggests

New research advances understanding of Parkinson's disease stages

New research advances understanding of Parkinson's disease stages

Hybrid AI approach solves problems in tractography for brain surgery

Hybrid AI approach solves problems in tractography for brain surgery

Racial disparities found in migraine diagnosis for children and teens

Racial disparities found in migraine diagnosis for children and teens

Experimental drug shows promise in restoring memory in Alzheimer's model

Experimental drug shows promise in restoring memory in Alzheimer's model

Fluctuating cholesterol linked to higher risk of dementia in older adults

Fluctuating cholesterol linked to higher risk of dementia in older adults

Study unveils critical insights in understanding post-traumatic epilepsy

Study unveils critical insights in understanding post-traumatic epilepsy

Advances and challenges in brain implant technology

Advances and challenges in brain implant technology

Multiple sclerosis linked to increased risk of perinatal mental illness

Multiple sclerosis linked to increased risk of perinatal mental illness

Researchers construct a detailed structural map of GABAA receptors in the human brain

Researchers construct a detailed structural map of GABAA receptors in the human brain

Mental health risks higher for pregnant people with MS

Mental health risks higher for pregnant people with MS

Childhood epilepsy linked to late-onset brain amyloid disorders

Childhood epilepsy linked to late-onset brain amyloid disorders

Climate change is fueling a neurological health crisis, experts warn

Climate change is fueling a neurological health crisis, experts warn

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