Genetic testing in patients with epilepsy can inform treatment and lead to better outcomes in many cases, according to a new study published in JAMA Neurology. Genetic causes are responsible for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients’ primary concern is gaining a sense of control over their condition. Caregivers want more direct ...

People with epilepsy who use certain hormonal birth control methods may be at risk for reduced contraceptive effectiveness ...

A new 16-week study of 204 adult epilepsy patients found that 98% of participants believe that all patients with epilepsy should have a seizure action plan (SAP), regardless of seizure status. These ...

A systematic review of 43 studies finds that longer status epilepticus duration predicts worse functional outcome more ...

Family physicians play a central role in the longitudinal management of epilepsy that extends beyond seizure control to address medication adherence, comorbidity screening, lifestyle counseling, and ...

The research team examined 64 adults with drug-resistant epilepsy.

Genetic medicines and more selective small molecules are finally pushing the field toward new mechanisms — and potentially ...

A neurologist explains how patient history and EEG monitoring help diagnose epilepsy. How is epilepsy diagnosed? A neurologist explains why listening closely to a patient’s history is often the most ...

Patients with drug-resistant epilepsy who frequently used cannabis experienced greater disease severity and burden, according to a study published in Epilepsia. Although cannabis use has become more ...

Adults with Down syndrome and epilepsy face a significantly higher risk of developing all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease.