A new review examines how ketogenic diets influence the brain’s metabolism to reduce seizures, while…
Browsing: Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures, which are sudden surges of electrical activity in the brain affecting how a person appears or acts for a short time. These seizures can manifest in various ways, from brief lapses of attention or muscle jerks to severe and prolonged convulsions. The condition can develop in any person at any age and is diagnosed after an individual has had at least two seizures that were not caused by some known medical condition like alcohol withdrawal or extremely low blood sugar. The causes of epilepsy include genetic influences, brain trauma, infections, and stroke, but in over half of the cases, the cause remains unknown. Treatment primarily involves medications known as antiepileptic drugs, and in some cases, surgical interventions may be considered. Managing epilepsy effectively also entails lifestyle adjustments to minimize the risk of triggering seizures. Despite treatment, living with epilepsy can challenge daily activities and poses risks, but many people with epilepsy lead full and active lives with proper management.
Clearing out “aged” brain cells dramatically reduced seizures and restored memory in a new epilepsy…
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Trulicity and Victoza were associated with a slightly lower likelihood of…
Researchers uncovered four distinct, shifting layers of neuron types inside the hippocampal CA1 region—an area…
Overactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus was shown to cause autism-like behaviors in mice. Drugs…
Australian researchers have developed a clever way to supercharge the effects of cannabidiol (CBD), a…
A new imaging technique is helping ultra-powerful MRI scanners detect tiny differences in the brains…
An AI-powered tool called MELD Graph is revolutionizing epilepsy care by detecting subtle brain abnormalities…
Collaborative research is driving the development of future treatments to ease symptoms of autism and…
Revolutionary glasses have been engineered to shield individuals from seizure-inducing light, offering a potential new…
Researchers at NYU have mapped the brain’s auditory corollary discharge pathways, which help differentiate self-generated…
Researchers at USC have discovered that the formation of new brain cells in adults, known…
A UCL study found that lamotrigine is as effective as mexiletine for treating non-dystrophic myotonia,…
A team of researchers from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has developed light-activated…
Results offer a deeper understanding of the intricate link between sleep disorders and epilepsy. According…
Cambridge researchers have created flexible, minimally invasive devices that can wrap around nerves, offering new…
Seizures often differ from their dramatic portrayals in films. Recognizing less obvious symptoms, such as…
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, UCL, and MSD have identified a potential treatment target…