For seizures that cause falls, a protective helmet helps prevent injury. A good seizure helmet should provide safety and ...

The Epilepsy Foundation’s Health Equity Research in Neuroscience Initiative (HERN) grant project “Epilepsy Health Disparities ...

If you have had a seizure seemingly “out of the blue,” you might feel scared, confused, or unsure of what’s next. It’s okay not to have all the answers right away. Learning why seizures might happen ...

Increasing age, stroke, tumor, and drug habits may cause seizures in older adults. Co-occurring conditions, like depression and heart issues, also cause an increased risk of seizures. As much as we ...

Dr. Penovich is an Emeritus member of the Minnesota Epilepsy Group PA in St. Paul, Minnesota, and an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota. She is an ...

SEATTLE – People living with epilepsy report increased self-esteem after participating in Studio E: The Epilepsy Art Therapy Program, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of ...

Some concerns faced by people living with epilepsy include taking medications properly, having healthy habits, keeping in mind seizure safety guidelines, and avoiding medications that may worsen your ...

Our trusted AI assistant, SAGE, is now twice as fast and helps answer your questions about epilepsy and seizures 24/7. You'll receive compassionate answers based on updated information from a trusted ...

Xiyan Yi MD, Ushtar Amin MD, and Selim Benbadis MD, of the University of South Florida’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program answer frequently asked questions about seizures and epilepsy post-stroke.

Photosensitive occipital lobe epilepsy is a very rare condition with an estimated occurrence in 0.7% of childhood epilepsies. This syndrome was formerly known as idiopathic photosensitive occipital ...

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a condition that happens when there is a loss of oxygen and/or reduced blood flow to the brain. It most commonly happens in the womb, or around the time of ...

NORD gratefully acknowledges Nicolas Gaspard MD, PhD, Neurology Department and Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Université Libre de Bruxelles – Hôpital Erasme, Bruxelles, Belgium and Lawrence J. Hirsch ...