Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders worldwide, affecting around 50 million people, yet in South Africa it remains underdiagnosed, misunderstood and severely stigmatised. Seeing a ...

Across India, people recognise the scenario when someone has a seizure – a person suddenly collapses, the body stiffens, limbs jerk, and breathing sounds unfamiliar. Panic spreads instantly: people ...

As National Epilepsy Week unfolds from February 10 to 16, it provides an opportunity to increase public awareness regarding the myriad seizures associated with epilepsy. The campaign aims to educate ...

Seizures are a complication that might arise after a stroke and their occurrence can happen from days to months and even years after the stroke event. A stroke causes blood flow interruption which ...

Worldwide, around 50 million people are living with epilepsy (PWE), and around 12 million cases are estimated to be from India only. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders across ...

Kami Kountcheva | With Purple Day only weeks away, it’s the perfect time to get inspired by the Purple Day fundraising community and plan your own activity If you want to channel your energy into ...

TREATABLE ARE DEFINITELY MAKING A COMEBACK. WE HAVE A NEW WARNING TONIGHT ABOUT YOUNG CHILDREN AND FLU SHOTS. THE FDA IS SAYING NOW THAT IT WANTS MANUFACTURERS TO ADD THE RISK FOR SEIZURES TO THAT ...

New research has linked an increased risk of epilepsy to socioeconomic conditions present in certain states Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in ...

A dedicated pediatric First Seizure Clinic (FSC) provided specialist evaluation in less than a week and enabled an epilepsy diagnosis at the initial visit for more than 1 in 5 children. The findings ...

INDIANAPOLIS — In the last few months, Elain Branson has watched her 3-year-old son, Jaylen, begin to walk. “I’ve been extremely excited to see he’s conquering everything that I didn’t think he could ...

For more than 40 years, Margot has suffered from epileptic seizures, which she describes as “unforgettable.” Ever since she was a child, these seizures have made her feel like she has a “special link” ...

Lennox-Gastaut (LEN-eks gas-TOE) syndrome begins when kids are 3 to 5 years old. It's a lifelong condition that requires a high level of care. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can be caused by multiple ...