Category: "Human Interest Epilepsy"

New areas of DNA bring hope for epilepsy

New areas of DNA bring hope for epilepsy

The Epilepsy Society is proud to be part of ground-breaking research which has revealed 26 potential new sites for epilepsy in our DNA, including 19 which are thought to be linked to Genetic Generalized Epilepsy. Additionally, the research has identified 29 genes which are thought to contribute to the development of epilepsy in these areas of […]

Heat alert – how to stay cool with epilepsy

Heat alert – how to stay cool with epilepsy

A heat-health alert has been issued for much of England , with temperatures predicted to reach 32C/89.6F midweek. There is an amber warning in eight of the country’s nine regions until Sunday. Just the North-East has a yellow warning. The UK Health Security Agency’s amber alert  means people of all ages could be affected, putting […]

Osteoporosis Associated With Epilepsy, Independent of ASM Use, Study Finds

Osteoporosis Associated With Epilepsy, Independent of ASM Use, Study Finds

Epilepsy was independently associated with clinically meaningful increases in the risk of osteoporosis, with enzyme-inducing antiseizure medications (eiASMs) and non-eiASMs associated with significant increases in the risk of epilepsy, according to a new study. This study, published in JAMA Neurology, highlights the importance of routine screening and prophylaxis in all patients with epilepsy. “Incident adult-onset epilepsy, independent of […]

Young people, pregnant women and drivers should avoid cannabis – study

Young people, pregnant women and drivers should avoid cannabis – study

Largest review of its kind says while cannabis-based medicines may help some people, drug is detrimental for others Teenagers, young adults, pregnant women, drivers and mentally ill people should avoid cannabis, according to the largest ever health review of its kind. However, cannabidiol can help reduce seizures in epilepsy patients, and cannabis-based medicines may help […]

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