A seizure is a medical condition that causes abnormal activity and/or body movements after a sudden and uncontrolled disturbance in your brain. Most people associate seizures with a condition called ...

As the weather gets warmer, people with epilepsy should be aware of the risks this brings for seizures. Some patients may be sensitive to heat, and some have suggested there are higher rates of ...

A team of physicians, nurses, and pharmacists developed a standardized order set for medications, so that the specific needs of pediatric epilepsy patients could be consistently met. In addition to ...

Many of these symptoms may also be the result of other medical conditions. Visit your primary care provider first if you think you or your loved one might have epilepsy. Your primary care provider ...

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized primarily by seizures, epilepsy can present in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the ...

“It’s all about the brain,” said Jennifer DeWolfe, D.O., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology. “Seizure manifestations are stereotyped, so the same symptoms occur with each seizure that ...

Children with severe epilepsy need special safety measures at home to lower their risk of having an accident, states a Seminar in this week's issue of The Lancet. Epilepsy is suspected when there is ...

Seizures in babies occur when an unusual burst of electrical activity occurs between neurons, or brain cells, in the brain. Signs and symptoms include eye rolling, clenching of muscles, and keeping ...