We think that understanding these little patch mutations that are just in the temporal lobe itself, and that are mixed in between neurons and dividing cells might help us understand more how ...

SEATTLE — For those who have seizures, getting the right diagnosis and treatment is vital. Overlake and EvergreenHealth have joined together to form the Eastside Neuroscience Institute to deliver ...

Epilepsy is a term that is used for a brain disorder that causes seizures. There are many different types of epilepsy, as well as different types of seizures. However, if you experience a seizure, it ...

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Many people may already be aware of the condition from its prevalence in medical dramas, but that portrayal is often exaggerated and does not fully encapsulate ...

Epilepsy is one of the most common diseases affecting the nervous system and implies a predisposition to seizures. Per best estimates from CDC and WHO, there are 3.4 million people living with ...

Epilepsy is a common but complex neurological disorder that impacts millions of people worldwide. It occurs when groups of neurons in the brain send abnormal signals, leading to seizures. These ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a model for studying one type of familial epilepsy, opening the door to understanding—and eventually targeting—the mechanisms that lead to the ...

Sleeping patterns and stress hormones could be the key to understanding how and when people with epilepsy are likely to experience seizures, a new study reveals. Researchers used mathematical modeling ...

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have uncovered how problems in cortical microcircuits in the brain can trigger epileptic seizures. The researchers say that targeting the ...

At Praxis, Dr. Devinsky will be part of the group leading clinical strategy and global medical affairs, guiding program architecture, evidence generation, and external scientific engagement as the ...

Epilepsy is a chronic condition that causes you to have unpredictable seizures. Medicare provides coverage for the care you need to manage your epilepsy. Epilepsy is managed with medications, devices, ...

When Cassie Vlasak first noticed her baby was behaving abnormally, she was confused. However, as Silas’ condition worsened, Vlasak decided it was time to seek medical care. The Le Center woman took ...