Angelini Pharma and the think tank The European House-Ambrosetti have presented at the Congress of Deputies data on the current state of brain health in Europe, under the initiative Headway: a new road map in brain health, highlighting the burden of diseases. With the aim of devising a strategy focused on the care of well-being […]
Medical experts have revealed that aside from epilepsy, some congenital and acquired health conditions can cause seizures in adults and children. According to them, trauma or injury to the head, meningitis or any assault to the brain can cause seizures in individuals. They, however, noted that seizures are more common in children than adults because children […]
Though they impact the brain differently, there is likely a correlation between bipolar disorder and epilepsy. Is epilepsy a mental illness? No, it’s not. But it can place people at a greater risk of having a mood disorder like bipolar disorder. We’re finding more and more that mood disorders and epilepsy co-occur. But there’s still a […]
Rochester, N.Y. — For just one night, the Hyatt Regency turned into a chocolate wonderland – and for a good reason. EPI Hosted its 37th annual Chocolate ball on Saturday to raise funds that support thousands of people with epilepsy in the region. The main event was the chocolate cake competition, where nine chefs created elaborate […]
New University of Virginia School of Medicine insights into how the brain responds to seizures could facilitate the development of much-needed treatments for the third of patients who don’t respond to existing options. The research, from the labs of UVA’s Ukpong B. Eyo, PhD, and Edward Perez-Reyes, PhD, suggests that immune cells called microglia play important, beneficial […]
Summary: A new study from Aarhus University indicates that certain types of epilepsy medication taken during pregnancy may increase the risk of severe psychiatric disorders in children. The research found a worrying link between the antiseizure medication valproate and the child’s risk of developing psychiatric disorders such as autism, ADHD and intellectual disability. The study underscores […]
