Historically, seizure action plans have focused on certain high-risk groups—such as people with drug-resistant epilepsy and people with a history of status epilepticus or seizure clusters. Neurology ...

A new 16-week study of 204 adult epilepsy patients found that 98% of participants believe that all patients with epilepsy should have a seizure action plan (SAP), regardless of seizure status. These ...

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. And it's common. It's estimated that 1 in 26 people develop the disorder, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. It affects people of all ...

Few things are more frightening for a parent than seeing their child experience a seizure. For the parent and for the paramedics who arrive on the scene, the primary goal is to stop the child’s ...

Seizure Smart Initiative improves school-based epilepsy management School nurses play vital roles in increasing seizure awareness educators and care managers. LAS VEGAS — A nurse-led quality ...

The first seizure clinic model enabled rapid diagnosis and treatment for children with epilepsy, according to data presented ...

A panel of medical experts discussed the implications of combat-induced traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the opening day session of the 64th American Epilepsy Society (AES) Annual Meeting. The session ...

Black Americans with epilepsy face several challenges, including stigmas and access to care. (Designer: Liliana Penagos; photos: Stephanie Gowdy, Whitney Mitchell) Epilepsy, a brain disorder that ...

Many of these symptoms may also be the result of other medical conditions. Visit your primary care provider first if you think you or your loved one might have epilepsy. Your primary care provider ...

Most TSC caregivers plan to continue Epidiolex due to benefits like fewer seizures and improved cognition. New data at AES 2024 underscores Epidiolex's positive impact on TSC patients' health and well ...