Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized primarily by seizures, epilepsy can present in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the ...

An abnormal electrical discharge in the brain causes a seizure. There are different types, and each can cause different symptoms. A seizure may result from a medical condition or another issue, such ...

“It’s all about the brain,” said Jennifer DeWolfe, D.O., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology. “Seizure manifestations are stereotyped, so the same symptoms occur with each seizure that ...

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 ...

Levetiracetam reduces tonic-clonic seizures by over 77% in clinical studies. Ethosuximide is highly effective for absence seizures, especially in children. Valproate remains the gold standard for ...

Seizures can be a terrifying experience for both children and parents alike. With approximately 4-5% of children experiencing ...

Credit: Getty Images Jacqueline French, MD, highlights the treatment gap that exists among adolescents with nonmotor seizures that are often missed or misdiagnosed in emergency departments. Early ...

Imagine the scenario: a loved one has just been diagnosed with epilepsy, a much-misunderstood brain condition that can ...