Subscribe to this tag Gene Mutation Linked to Fever-Induced Seizures
Health - September 18, 2009
Finding could lead to better treatment options, study suggests
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Study Links Epilepsy to Brain Protein
Health - September 17, 2009
Research on mice points to possible cause of seizures
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Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns
Health - September 14, 2009
Early screening urged for detection of epilepsy and other health issues, experts say
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Experts Urge Cognitive Testing of Kids With Epilepsy
Health - August 12, 2009
Underlying brain abnormalities may cause learning problems, study finds
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Seizures, Not Epilepsy Itself, May Raise Birth Risks
Health - August 10, 2009
It's the attacks during pregnancy that cause problems, study contends
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Scientists Find Way to Stop Epilepsy in Mice
Health - August 4, 2009
Blocking bad gene kept disease from being passed to offspring
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Drug Shows Promise Against Childhood Epilepsy
Health - June 15, 2009
Rapamycin helped suppress seizures in mouse study
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Pregnant Women With Epilepsy Should Avoid Valproate
Health - April 27, 2009
New guidelines stress that, with good planning, most moms-to-be will do fine
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Epilepsy Drug Impairs Baby's Intelligence
Health - April 15, 2009
When taken during pregnancy, valproate lowers IQ, study finds
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Head Injury While Young Ups Epilepsy Risk
Health - February 23, 2009
But treatment can prevent the illness from emerging, Danish researchers say
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Gene Discovered for Most Common Form of Epilepsy
Health - January 28, 2009
The hope is the finding could lead to new treatments for the neurological disorder
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FDA Adds Suicide Warning to Epilepsy Drugs
Health - December 16, 2008
Says patients on antiepileptics need to be monitored for indications of mood changes
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Seizure Meds Can Be Safely Withdrawn From Kids With Epilepsy
Health - December 8, 2008
Study finds relatively low risk of developing intractable disease
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Epilepsy Drug May Raise Autism Risk in Offspring
Health - December 3, 2008
Yet another reason pregnant women should avoid this medication, experts say
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Surgery a Boon for Most Common Form of Epilepsy
Health - December 2, 2008
But too few patients are having the procedure, study says
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Clue to Cause of Epileptic Seizures Discovered
Health - November 24, 2008
Finding could lead to new treatments, researchers say
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FDA Approves New Drug for Severe Epilepsy
Health - November 21, 2008
Trials showed Banzel proved effective against Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
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Banzel Approved for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Health - November 21, 2008
A severe form of epilepsy
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Sedative Could Be Deadly in People With Seizures
Health - October 28, 2008
At high doses, propofol tied to cardiac arrest in patients with a form of epilepsy
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Health Tip: Coping With Epilepsy
Health - October 10, 2008
Help protect yourself in the event of a seizure
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Keppra XR Approved for Partial-Onset Seizures
Health - September 15, 2008
For people 16 and older
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Epilepsy Raises Drowning Risk
Health - August 18, 2008
Seizures could boost the danger in tubs, pools, experts say
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Epilepsy Receiving Inadequate Attention
Health - August 13, 2008
CDC says patients, doctors at fault for treatment gaps affecting 1 in every 100 Americans
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First Generic Versions of Depakote Approved
Health - July 29, 2008
To treat seizures, migraines, and bipolar disorder
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Epilepsy Drug May Boost Birth Defect Risk
Health - July 21, 2008
Women who take topiramate should discuss preconception planning with their doctor
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