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Childhood epilepsy: A short but comprehensive guide for parents

Childhood epilepsy refers to a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures that begin during childhood. Seizures occur due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain, resulting in various symptoms like convulsions, staring spells, or loss of consciousness. Causes of childhood epilepsy can include genetic factors, brain injury, infections, or developmental…

The Times of India

Kochi hospital performs rare surgery on youth to cure eating epilepsy

Successful surgery for eating epilepsy performed on 22-year-old at Medical Trust Hospital by expert medical team.

The Hindu

Barnet council ignored warnings that resident with epilepsy would be evicted

Council has been ordered to pay £600 in compensation after taking 15 months to place man in suitable accommodation

Evening Standard

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Keto diet could help treat childhood epilepsy, study finds

Researchers say treatment could be used as alternative to epilepsy drugs

Evening Standard

The ‘epilepsy warriors’ breaking down the barriers in Cameroon

Amid alarming rates of the illness, many living with it are seen as cursed. Now these myths are being challenged

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Taiwan earthquake kills nine and leaves dozens trapped

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years triggered landslides, building collapses and injured at least 800 people. Plus: fighting the stigma of epilepsy in Cameroon

The Guardian - UK

World Purple Day to bust myths on epilepsy

World Purple Day to be marked in Thiruvananthapuram to raise awareness on epilepsy with cultural performances and website launch.

The Hindu

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The fight to cure South Sudan’s mysterious neurological disorder

Nodding syndrome is a distressing disease that stunts growth, harms brains and sparks convulsions. Though its cause is still unknown, there is now hope that epilepsy drugs can help afflicted children

The Guardian - UK

How does yoga help in controlling epilepsy and epileptic seizures?

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which are sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain. These seizures can vary widely in their severity, duration, and symptoms, depending on the areas of the brain affected. Common types of seizures include generalized seizures, which affect both sides of the…

The Times of India

Women must be told of sodium valproate risk to unborn babies

Letters: Readers respond to an article on how the epilepsy medication was prescribed to pregnant women despite the known risks

The Guardian - UK

What is the link between high fever and epileptic episodes? Know from the experts

High fever can trigger epileptic episodes, particularly in children. Febrile seizures, as it is referred to medically, is common in infants and toddlers, occur when body temperature rises rapidly. Monitoring and managing fever in susceptible individuals, especially children with a history of seizures, are crucial. Prompt fever management and medical…

The Times of India

What's and How's of pediatric epilepsy

Epilepsy is a non-communicable chronic neurological disorder which impacts individuals across all age groups. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), epilepsy affects approximately 50 million individuals globally, making it one of the most prevalent neurological conditions worldwide. Pediatric epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, presents unique challenges…

The Times of India

Replacing 'lost' enzyme could help treat debilitating childhood epilepsy

Scientists hope a breakthrough will lead to treatment for CDKL5 deficiency disorder

Evening Standard

Can menstrual cycles trigger seizures in epileptic women? Read this

The relationship between hormonal fluctuations and epilepsy has long intrigued researchers, particularly in the context of how menstrual cycles can influence seizure susceptibility in women with epilepsy. This phenomenon, known as catamenial epilepsy, sheds light on the complex interplay between hormones and neurological function. Understanding this connection is crucial for…

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US Patient 'Happy Again' After Brain Implant Treats Epilepsy And OCD

American Amber Pearson used to wash her hands until they bled, terrified by the idea of contamination from everyday items, a debilitating result of her obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

International Business Times UK

UK Takes the Lead in Tackling Cyberbullying As Online Safety Act Gets Royal Assent

The Online Safety Act has become a law after years of campaigning to protect UK children and adults from cyberbullying and harassment including revenge porn and online trolls.

LiveScience

Seizures may be a cause of sudden unexplained child deaths

Footage from the nursery cameras of children who died of explained causes suggests that seizures are likely implicated in the tragedies.

The Guardian - UK

NHS drug shortages are partly a political failure

Letters: Britain is pushing for patent changes in India that could increase the cost of generic drugs, writes Tim Bierley; plus letters from readers on the human cost of shortages

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The Independent UK

Plane passenger upsets fellow travellers with flashing neon charger

‘Anyone with epilepsy around her is in legit danger,’ one comment reads

Evening Standard

New gene therapy 'significantly reduces seizures' for children with epilepsy

UCL expect to begin human trials of therapy within five years

Dynamite News

Researchers identify potential treatment target for genetic type of epilepsy

A team of researchers discovered a possible target for treating a hereditary form of epilepsy. Read further on Dynamite News:

LiveScience

Widely used epilepsy drugs tied to rare, deadly side effect, FDA warns

The announcement comes after the FDA became aware of more than 40 cases of "DRESS syndrome" linked to the seizure medications levetiracetam and clobazam.

Dynamite News

Health: Brain waves discovered during sleep can guard against epileptic activity

During the memory task, researchers found that the "wake" slow waves reduced nerve cell activity and so affected cognitive performance. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

MSG Sphere: Sadiq Khan blocked venue after being warned it could trigger fits in people with epilepsy

Exclusive: Independent report commissioned by City Hall warned lights would affect people with 'metal health issues, dementia, autism, and epilepsy'

The Times of India

Pediatric Epilepsy: Causes, symptoms, and management

Seizures are commonly known as fits, convulsions, shocks, epilepsy, or episodes. These episodes typically manifest as abnormal movements throughout the body or on one side of the body, unusual spasms in the eyes and face, abnormal sensations, momentary loss of consciousness, peculiar behaviour, vacant stares, or excessive daydreaming. Pediatric epilepsy…

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