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 ...

A genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been associated with an increased risk of epilepsy, and vice versa, results of a large genome-wide association study (GWAS) show. "Our ...

A seizure occurs when there is abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There are different types of seizures depending on where and how much brain activity is affected. If someone is seizing make ...

Epilepsy presents differently in each person. The condition has a range of symptoms that varies. Convulsions can be one sign of epilepsy. However, people often experience epilepsy without ever having ...

About one-third of patients with focal epilepsy, a common form of the neurological disorder, are believed to respond poorly to available therapies. Yet they too may eventually see improvement, if not ...

People with Alzheimer’s have an increased risk of seizures, a risk that increases as their condition progresses. Experts do not know why, although several brain mechanisms seem to play a role in both ...

The mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by excessive electrical activity in the brain, remain unknown. Now, using a novel radiotracer ([11 C]K-2, ...

It’s estimated that 3.4 million Americans are living with epilepsy, but 70 percent of this number can manage their condition without medication. For those that do require medication, the likelihood of ...

Clonic seizures cause rhythmic jerking and twitching of your muscles. They are most common in babies but can happen to anyone. Share on Pinterest Joe Amon/Getty Images A seizure is a sudden burst of ...

Epilepsy can reshape daily life, but it doesn’t have to define it. From new neuroscience tools to deeply personal stories, the conversation is shifting toward empowerment and understanding. Whether in ...