Epilepsy and Seizure News
My life has changed beyond recognition since my first epilepsy seizure and I feel like a burden -
EPILEPSY has completely ruined my life. Four years ago, I collapsed on the bus home and since then I have regular seizures that come out of the blue. These episodes often lead to ...
Understanding epilepsy and the comprehensive care available to patients -
“When people have a seizure, usually what we’re describing is an abnormal electrical activity in the brain,” said Dr. Thomas Bullock, Eastside Neuroscience Institute and epilepsy program medical ...
Watch a Service Dog Leap Into Action During Owner's Seizure: 'Proud' -
After her dog's reaction went viral, Jaime Simpson has vowed to continue advocating for service dogs, as they could be lifesaving.
Seizure Risk Nearly Double in Patients With MS -
The risk for seizure is almost twofold higher in patients with multiple sclerosis than in those without MS and higher still among those taking an S1PR modulator.
From epilepsy to cancer & even stress – how safe really is CBD and what are the long term effects of celeb endorsed drug -
BACKED by celebs including Claudia Winkleman and David Beckham, products containing CBD are being used by around 6.5million people in the UK. It is claimed that CBD — a natural ingredient found in ...
New method for triggering and imaging seizures can help guide epilepsy surgery -
Researchers have developed a new method for triggering and imaging seizures in epilepsy patients, offering physicians the ability to collect real-time data to tailor epilepsy surgery. In contrast to ...
New method developed for triggering and imaging seizures in epilepsy patients -
Researchers have developed a new method for triggering and imaging seizures in epilepsy patients, offering physicians the ability to collect real-time data to tailor epilepsy surgery.
Hormonal Challenges To Reproductive Health: Unique Epilepsy Challenges Women Face -
Epilepsy in women presents unique considerations encompassing hormonal influences, reproductive health, and societal perceptions. Hormonal fluctuations during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and ...
A seizure ended his NASCAR Cup Series hopes. Now, Matt Tifft is back in racing -
Matt Tifft was on the rise in NASCAR. And then one day in 2019, it all changed. Over four years later, Tifft is set to return to racing.
Service Dogs Lead to Fewer Seizures in Resistant Epilepsy -
Working with a trained service dog is associated with fewer seizures in patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy, new research shows.
Neurofeedback News
What Is Neurofeedback Therapy? -
Often used as a treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), neurofeedback therapy aims to change the way the brain responds to certain stimuli. It ...
Looking at the science behind neurofeedback [The Tech Effect Ep. 14] -
This week on The Tech Effect, we take a look at the wild world of brain training. From crosswords to modern headbands that can read your brain waves, there’s a lot that goes into keeping your brain ...
Microcurrent Neurofeedback Therapy Improves Depression, Anxiety, PTSD -
The pilot study finds that microcurrent neurofeedback therapy shows promise in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, expanding the use of noninvasive therapies for mental health.
Neurofeedback for the Treatment of Children and Adolescents With ADHD -
Background: A randomized and controlled clinical study was performed to evaluate the use of neurofeedback (NF) to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD ...
I Was Always Waking Up Tired. I Used Tech and Science to Sleep Better -
I just wanted to solve the mystery of why I wake up tired, and it's led me to this moment: Electrodes glued to my scalp and face, to read every twitch, eye roll and brainwave as I sleep. Wires ...
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Prevalence and factors associated with depressive symptoms among patients with epilepsy in Ethiopia: a national-based systematic review and meta-analysis -
CONCLUSION: We found that depressive symptoms affects at least four out of ten patients with epilepsy, indicating an immense burden. Depressive symptoms were extremely prevalent in those who had high levels of stigma, a monthly seizure frequency of once or more, and perceived stress. Therefore, physicians should take extra precautions when treating patients with epilepsy who have certain condit...
The efficacy and safety of cannabidiol (CBD) in pediatric patients with Dravet Syndrome: a narrative review of clinical trials -
CONCLUSION: This review consolidates evidence from multiple clinical trials, affirming the potential of CBD as a promising treatment option for pediatric patients with DS. While further research is needed to address existing knowledge gaps, CBD's efficacy and acceptable safety profile make it a valuable addition to the therapeutic tools for DS.
Clearance for Driving in Genetic Generalized Epilepsy -
A key aspect of management of genetic generalized epilepsy involves assessing seizure control and deciding suitability for driving motor vehicles. We surveyed child neurologists and pediatric epileptologists on key questions that practitioners should ask prior to providing clearance for driving. The results showed a wide variability of practice among responders. We propose a likely appropriate ...
CoQ10 targeted hippocampal ferroptosis in a status epilepticus rat model -
Status epilepticus (SE), the most severe form of epilepsy, leads to brain damage. Uncertainty persists about the mechanisms that lead to the pathophysiology of epilepsy and the death of neurons. Overloading of intracellular iron ions has recently been identified as the cause of a newly recognized form of controlled cell death called ferroptosis. Inhibiting ferroptosis has shown promise as a tre...
Feasibility study of microburst VNS therapy in drug-resistant focal and generalized epilepsy -
CONCLUSION: Overall, μVNS appears to be safe and potentially a promising therapeutic alternative to traditional VNS. It merits further investigation in randomized controlled trials which will help determine the impact of investigational variables and which patients are most suitable for this novel therapy.
A 3.5-year clinical experience with perampanel for refractory epilepsy -
CONCLUSIONS: Perampanel was effective as an adjunctive treatment for intractable seizures, with a responder rate of 66.7%. The long-term tolerability of perampanel was generally good. Aggressive behavior was the most common reason for perampanel discontinuation. Patients should be counseled and monitored for these adverse effects, particularly those with a history of previous psychiatric and be...
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