Seizures are sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness. They are a symptom of various neurological conditions, most notably epilepsy, but can also result from other factors such as brain injury, infections, metabolic disturbances, or drug withdrawal. Seizures can vary widely in their manifestation, ranging from brief lapses in attention or muscle jerks to severe convulsions and loss of consciousness. They are generally classified into focal seizures, which originate in one part of the brain, and generalized seizures, which affect both hemispheres. Diagnosis and treatment of seizures typically involve medical history evaluation, neurological exams, and diagnostic tests like EEG and MRI, with management often including medications, lifestyle modifications, and sometimes surgical interventions.
In research aimed at gaining insights into the sudden, unexpected deaths of young children, often happening during sleep, scientists have pinpointed brief seizures that involve…
Seizures often differ from their dramatic portrayals in films. Recognizing less obvious symptoms, such as laughter or lip-smacking, can be crucial for diagnosing and treating…
For the first time, a single electrode targets two brain regions for dual benefit; patient reports a life-changing outcome from 2019 procedure. A patient at…
Insights from the University of Virginia School of Medicine into the brain’s response to seizures could lead to the creation of much-needed treatments for the…
Researchers at EPFL have combined the fields of low-power chip design, machine learning algorithms, and soft implantable electrodes to create a neural interface capable of…
Study findings suggest specific targets for future drugs. A previously unknown way in which cannabidiol (CBD), a substance found in cannabis, reduces seizures in many…
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Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have announced a significant advance in our understanding of epilepsy, as they have identified a potential method of preventing damaging…
UNC School of Medicine researchers led by Ben Philpot, Ph.D., and Bin Gu, Ph.D., found that cannabidiol had anti-seizure effects and behavior benefits in animal…
A small group of cells in the brain can have a big effect on seizures and memory in a mouse model of epilepsy. According to…
A new study from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine indicates that an imbalance between neuronal excitation and inhibition is a common abnormality…
New research from the Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute examines why a diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates can reduce…
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