If you have a first seizure as an adult, it could be an indication of epilepsy, or it may be an isolated episode. Causes in adults include a stroke, head trauma, alcohol withdrawal, brain tumor, or ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Focal cortex stimulation with an implantable device reduced seizure activity in more than 50% of participants at ...

When older adults living in nursing homes are prescribed the pain medicine tramadol alongside certain antidepressants, their risk of seizures may go up, according to a study published October 8, 2025, ...

Focal-onset seizures (FOSs) are the most common type of seizure experienced by epileptic individuals. A recent randomized control trial published in JAMA Neurology evaluated the effect of a novel ...

Taking certain antidepressants in combination with the opioid pain medication tramadol was associated with an increased risk for seizures in older adults, a new study showed. Using Medicare data from ...

Long-term, real-world evidence demonstrates early and lasting outcomes of adjunctive VNS Therapy on severe focal seizures The CORE-VNS 36-month data analysis reaffirms the effectiveness of VNS Therapy ...

Since 1983, eight new AEDs have been introduced (see Table 2 below). Sadly, a recent VA study of more than 21,000 subjects aged 65 years and older revealed that 80% were being treated with ...