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Hospital of Philadelphia Establishes Center for Epilepsy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
PHILADELPHIA—A $25 million gift from an anonymous donor to Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will establish the Center for Epilepsy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ENDD), accelerating collaborative research in genetic therapies for...
Seizure Outcomes Following COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination in People With Epilepsy
There is a slight risk for seizure worsening following SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccinations, however, no poor outcomes were reported after 6 months of follow-up in people with epilepsy. Some people with epilepsy, particularly those with refractory focal epilepsy, exhibit...
Epilepsy drug in development takes new approach to treating the condition, which sees 1 in 10 suffer a seizure in their lifetime
Epilepsy is one of the most prevalent chronic brain disorders, and 30 per cent of those with the most common form of it do not respond to available drugs Researchers have found a way round that using a treatment that targets a different aspect of epilepsy –...
Veterans With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Show High Prevalence of Psychiatric Burden
Approximately 70% of veterans with drug-resistant epilepsy reported diagnosis of at least 1 psychiatric condition, with female patients showing a higher prevalence than male patients. Prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity, emergency care usage, and inpatient...
Aftermath of Seizures Troubling for Those With Epilepsy
The main focus of epilepsy treatment is seizure control, but the aftereffects of seizures are also a major concern for many patients, experts say. More than 70% of people with epilepsy say they have complications after a seizure -- including confusion, fear,...
EPILEPSY: SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, AND TREATMENT
For Epilepsy Awareness Month (November), we interviewed SIMED Neurologist Dr. Kraiyuth Vongxaiburana (Vong) to find out what epilepsy is and how it’s treated. But, to understand epilepsy, you must first be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a seizure. WHAT IS...
Don’t Ignore the Signs of Depression
Many people with conditions like multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, or stroke experience depression. A Danish study in 2016 of stroke survivors found that more than half developed depression within the first three months,...
How to Identify Your Epileptic Seizure Triggers
Epilepsy triggers are what set off seizures. Triggers can be anything, from flashing lights to weather to something you’ve eaten. Once you know your seizure triggavoid them or be prepared for when you do encounter them. This can make a big difference in how well you...
Northern Ireland epilepsy numbers “highly concerning”
Epilepsy numbers in Northern Ireland have been called “highly concerning” by Epilepsy Action following recently published UK epilepsy prevalence and incidence figures. A UK research team published findings on the prevalence (number of people) and incidence (number of...
One Diet Appeared Tops for Short-Term Seizure Control in Pediatric Epilepsy
— With better tolerability, modified Atkins diet the "sounder option," according to researchers In children with drug-resistant epilepsy, the modified Atkins and ketogenic diets were more effective than usual care in achieving large short-term reductions in seizures...
Flying high: Riverchase teen soars with epilepsy awareness efforts
For six years, Elaina Burt has watched her cousin, Charlie Wilson, battle epilepsy caused by a gene mutation called SMC1A. Charlie is nonverbal, stays in a chair all day long and is fed through a tube. She’s on medication for epilepsy, but if she didn’t have the...
Korea has no policy to improve epilepsy patients’ life: IBE chief
The International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) has called for Korea to enact the bill to “manage epilepsy and support epilepsy patients” pending at the National Assembly Committee for Health and Welfare. “The government of the Republic of Korea took part in the unanimous...
Sleep WELL
If you are experiencing stress and have tried the best possible ways to come out of it, then here’s something to your rescue: Weighted blanket There are several simple ways to improve your sleep quality, from cutting out cups of coffee to avoiding any daytime...
Exercise is beneficial for people with epilepsy. Many physicians still don’t encourage it.
Newswise — Exercise helped Delhi college student Vinay Jani gain strength and lose weight. But in 2005, he began having seizures. Seizure control was elusive, and Jani went into a depression. He stopped exercising and gained back more than half the weight he had lost....
First as epilepsy and mental health survey launched
A CHARITY has today launched Scotland’s first-ever national survey seeking to understand the effect epilepsy can have on the mental health of someone who has the neurological condition. People living with epilepsy, particularly those with uncontrolled and frequent...
Family Planning With Epilepsy
Epilepsy impacts 1.3 million women of childbearing age across the United States. Couples with epilepsy often have concerns about passing the condition to their children, fertility, and pregnancy safety. Though epilepsy can present challenges, positive pregnancy...
Personalized Brain Modeling for Clinical Epilepsy Trial Breakthroughs
Researchers of the Human Brain Project (HBP) have published a new study in Science Translational Medicine presenting advanced brain modelling methods for epilepsy clinical care. The article, which is featured on this week’s cover of the journal, describes the...
Life in my body with epilepsy: “I can’t change my condition, but I can change my mindset towards it”
Olivia Salvati, a 25-year-old paralegal and law student shares her story of being diagnosed at 11 When I was 11 years old, I was trying on a new pair of shoes at the shopping centre with my mum. The next moment, we were outside the bookshop – I didn't know how we'd...
Fear of Public Places Is Common in Adults With Epilepsy
Summary: Phobic and agoraphobic symptoms are common in those with epilepsy and result in a poorer quality of life. Source: Wake Forest University About 5.1 million people in the U.S. have a history of epilepsy, which causes repeated seizures. According to the Epilepsy...
What to Know About Epilepsy and Pregnancy
Epilepsy is a chronic seizure condition that can affect a person’s pregnancy and postpartum recovery. It does not appear to affect fertility or the ability to become pregnant. Epilepsy is one of the most common medical conditions among people of reproductive age. It’s...
