More than 3.4 million people in the United States have epilepsy, so it is a relatively common diagnosis. In fact, it is the fourth-most common neurologic condition in the world. November is National ...

The AAN’s first-ever functional seizure guideline targets stigma and unnecessary treatment, offering clearer diagnostic steps ...

Q: My 8-year-old granddaughter is a bright, active, lovable child, but she has a habit of drifting off to some distant place even when someone is talking to her. These "spells" were increasing, and ...

A woman, recently honoured with the charitable ‘Neighbour of the Year’ award, has shared her experiences living with epilepsy ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue — My daughter, age 7, began to have brief attacks where she appeared to be in another world. They didn't last ...

A dedicated pediatric “one-stop” First Seizure Clinic cuts wait times to under a week and enables earlier diagnoses, giving families faster answers and more streamlined care.

The unpredictable, debilitating nature of a seizure can be frightening, for both the person experiencing it and anyone watching nearby. In that moment, control often slips away as muscles stiffen, ...

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 ...

Individuals with focal onset epilepsy treated with azetukalner experienced sustained monthly seizure reduction and evidence of seizure freedom up to 48 months, according to data presented at the ...

A new drug candidate has shown impressive results in a mid-stage clinical trial for drug-resistant epilepsy, raising hopes for patients who continue to suffer seizures despite being on multiple ...