NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Epilepsy surgery can improve the developmental outcomes of affected infants, and the earlier it is performed, the better, new research shows. Few studies have examined the ...

Epilepsy, also known as seizure disorder, is common, and there are many types. About 1 in 26 people in the U.S. will develop the disease in their lifetime. It affects people of all races, ethnic ...

Seizures in newborns are one of the most frequent acute neurological conditions among infants admitted to neonatal care units. A study published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology indicates ...

Seizures in children can be a terrifying experience for both the child and their parents. Understanding the underlying causes is crucial for effective management and treatment. This article will ...

Seizures can be a terrifying experience for both children and parents alike. With approximately 4-5% of children experiencing ...

A ketogenic diet, which is low in carbohydrates and high in fat, shows promise as an alternative treatment option for infants with drug-resistant epilepsy, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL ...

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the leading cause of epilepsy-related deaths in children and adults with ...

First-generation antihistamines are linked to a 22% higher risk for seizures in children, new research shows. The risk appears to be most pronounced in children aged 6-24 months. Researchers in Korea ...

The number of US children who suffered a seizure after swallowing someone else's medication or illegal substance nearly doubled between 2009 and 2023, new research has found. Anastassiya - stock.adobe ...

Children with drug-resistant epilepsy who are Black or insured through Medicaid may be less likely than white and privately insured patients to receive surgical treatments that can end or minimize ...

People often have fear and misconceptions about a disease like epilepsy. Many people think that if the mother or father has epilepsy, then the child will also definitely have this disease. Is this ...

Background. Klein and colleagues have previously published data [1] on the frequency of febrile seizures after receipt of the measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMRV) vaccine. They demonstrated that the ...