Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Epilepsy

Epilepsy in children: Seizure attacks in young kids, essential tips for parents

Epilepsy in children is a difficult journey for parents. The very natural reactions of fear, helplessness can be overwhelming. This is often worsened by the social stigma associated with epilepsy. The constant worry about the next seizure given it’s unpredictable nature, balancing treatments and hospital visits with normal life and…

The Times of India

Hope for children with severe form of epilepsy as NHS rolls out new drug

Fenfluramine has been recommended by Nice for patients aged two and over with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

Evening Standard

Grandmother Indicted For Child Abuse After Girl With Epilepsy Dies

Arizona grandmother indicted for child abuse after granddaughter with epilepsy found dead in unsanitary conditions. Case highlights the importance of safeg...

Top News

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

When your child’s daydreams are more than just dreams: Identifying signs of Childhood Absence Epilepsy (CAE)

Daydreaming or short spells of absentmindedness are often overlooked as normal behaviour in children. Are these short spells just what they seem or are they associated with some neurological condition?

The Times of India

‘Little bits of magic create tries’ – England’s Tommy Freeman on wing wizardry, epilepsy and not always being the best player growing up

Card tricks are not the only sleight of hand the Northampton flyer will hope to show, he tells Robert Kitson, as Saturday’s opening Six Nations contest against Ireland looms

The Guardian - UK

London student with epilepsy died after spending days desperately tying to get medication

Coroner demands NHS review following inquest into death of Brunel student Charlie Marriage in Camberwell

Evening Standard

Brain implant that could boost mood by using ultrasound to go under NHS trial

Devices may have potential to help patients with conditions such as depression, addiction, OCD and epilepsy

The Guardian - UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Man Died After Pharmacy Ran Out Of Epilepsy Drug, Left Him With An 'IOU' Note

A recent coroner's report concluded that epilepsy was a contributory factor in the man's death.

Medical Daily

Man Suffers Fatal Heart Attack After Pharmacy Runs Out of Meds, Gives Him 'IOU' Note Instead

A 44-year-old man in Leeds, England, tragically died after a pharmacy's repeated failure to supply life-saving epilepsy medication.

Latin Times

Man with epilepsy in Leeds died in fall after pharmacy ran out of drug

David Crompton, 44, was reportedly given ‘IOU’ for prescription medication before fatal incident

The Guardian - UK

Scientists map use of epilepsy drug in England and Wales linked to birth defects

Data is used for the first time to show regional differences in the uptake of a single medicine – sodium valproate – and the potential benefits are striking say researchers

The Guardian - UK

The Promises Of New Neuron Generation To Fight Aging Brains

Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult and researchers are looking to enhance that process for brain health.

Inverse

CBD Drug For Tuberous Sclerosis: Caregivers Continue Epidiolex Treatment Citing Seizure Reduction And Cognitive Improvements

The majority of caregivers of patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) planned to continue Epidiolex treatment, citing benefits like reduced seizure frequency and improvements in cognition and communication. That's according to data from the BECOME-TSC (BEhavior, COgnition, and More with Epidiolex) caregiver survey, revealed by Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ).…

Benzinga

Epilepsy and seizures: Know the similarities and differences

The words Epilepsy and Seizures are often used interchangeably by the general public and even medical professionals. They represent different medical conditions and have different treatment and prognostic implications.

The Times of India

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Conversation

Adults grow new brain cells – and these neurons are key to learning by listening

Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive function?

The Guardian - AU

Epilepsy medication affected Sophie’s pregnancies. Should Australia adopt tougher guidelines?

Exclusive: FoI documents show Advisory Committee on Medicines considered tightening prescribing requirements for sodium valproate – but chose not to

The Times of India

What causes epilepsy and how can it be treated effectively?

When you hear the word epilepsy, what comes to mind? For many, it’s a vague image of someone having a seizure – but there’s much more to it. According to WHO around 50 million people in the whole world suffer from epilepsy which is one of the major neurological disorders.…

The Independent UK

Seizure may have contributed to death of woman mauled by pet dog, inquest told

Kelly Reilly was killed by her American bulldog, Mendoza, at her home in July.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Medical Daily

Stress During Pregnancy Linked To Higher Risk Of Epilepsy In Children

The study revealed a striking 70% increased risk of epilepsy among children aged 1 to 3 when their mothers experienced continuous psychological distress during pregnancy.

Evening Standard

Londoners with epilepsy to trial medicinal cannabis as treatment

Researchers hope that ingredients in cannabis could have therapeutic benefits for those with condition

AAP

'You feel helpless': epilepsy condition awareness call

Experts are raising awareness for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, saying two out of three cases could be prevented through better seizure control.

The Independent UK

Venom from centipede-like creature found in Mayan caves could treat epilepsy and chronic pain

Remipede faces habitat destruction from railroad network in Mexico, scientists say

The Independent UK

Mum who lost only child to rare condition says she only learnt about it from death certificate

Esther McLaughlin is now campaigning for greater awareness around SUDEP

Tom’s Guide

Epilepsy drug could reduce major sleep apnea symptoms, new trial shows

A new 'gold standard' clinical trial shows that epilepsy drug Sulthiame could vastly reduce Obstructive Sleep Apnea symptoms.

The Guardian - UK

What causes snoring, is it dangerous and how can it be treated?

Scientists say an epilepsy drug could reduce sleep apnoea symptoms, but how else can snoring be tackled?

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

53 stories

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc

44 stories

the University of Liverpool

33 stories

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

27 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.