10/17/2022 /
Understanding the exact molecular mechanisms involved in the etiology of epileptogenic pathologies with or without tumor activity is essential for improving treatment of drug-resistant focal epilepsy.
10/13/2022 /
Our October issue of Epilepsy Research News highlights a possible seizure prevention peptide, pregnancy and epilepsy, and possibly elevated epilepsy risk for bariatric surgery recipients.
10/12/2022 /
The combination of the neuropeptide galanin analog 810-2 with levetiracetam suggests the potential for this galanin analog to be further developed as an add-on therapy for patients with epilepsy, particularly when co-administered with levatiracetam.
10/11/2022 /
Neurology staff were unaware of a significant number of patients presenting with seizures, which is of concern in an already over-stretched department. This offers an opportunity to improve care for people with epilepsy.
10/07/2022 /
The scientific community should develop standardized seizure first aid training programs for the general public and healthcare professionals alike.
10/07/2022 /
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder and there is increasing evidence about the role of inflammation in epileptogenesis. These findings have spurred the search for new immunomodulatory approaches that can improve prognosis.
10/06/2022 /
Donation match through Oct. 16, free webinars, Seizing Life’s 100th episode, and more in this Update!
10/04/2022 /
A new study will use long term seizure tracking technology to monitor and potentially predict patterns in epileptic seizures using continuous data collection of brain activity in people with drug-resistant epilepsy.
10/03/2022 /
The current evidence supporting the use of vagus nerve stimulation in patients with therapy resistant epilepsy after new-onset refractory status epilepticus warrants further investigation.The current evidence supporting the use of vagus nerve stimulation in patients with therapy resistant epilepsy after new-onset refractory status epilepticus warrants further investigation.
