seizures

Gene Mutation Linked to Fever-Induced Seizures

Health - September 18, 2009

Finding could lead to better treatment options, study suggests more >>

Study Links Epilepsy to Brain Protein

Health - September 17, 2009

Research on mice points to possible cause of seizures more >>

Sabril Approved for Infantile Spasms

Health - August 21, 2009

In children ages 1 month to 2 years more >>

Seizures, Not Epilepsy Itself, May Raise Birth Risks

Health - August 10, 2009

It's the attacks during pregnancy that cause problems, study contends more >>

Epilepsy Drug Impairs Baby's Intelligence

Health - April 15, 2009

When taken during pregnancy, valproate lowers IQ, study finds more >>

Yale Lab Discovers New Gene-Based Syndrome

Health - March 19, 2009

Mutation affects kidneys, brain and inner ear, study finds more >>

Seizure Meds Can Be Safely Withdrawn From Kids With Epilepsy

Health - December 8, 2008

Study finds relatively low risk of developing intractable disease more >>

Surgery a Boon for Most Common Form of Epilepsy

Health - December 2, 2008

But too few patients are having the procedure, study says more >>

FDA Approves New Drug for Severe Epilepsy

Health - November 21, 2008

Trials showed Banzel proved effective against Lennox-Gastaut syndrome more >>

Banzel Approved for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Health - November 21, 2008

A severe form of epilepsy more >>

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 more >>

Early Treatment Benefits Newfound Brain Disorder

Health - October 13, 2008

Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis with tumor causes psychosis, memory problems, study says more >>

Epilepsy Drug May Boost Birth Defect Risk

Health - July 21, 2008

Women who take topiramate should discuss preconception planning with their doctor more >>

Failure to Take Seizure Drugs Boosts Death Risk

Health - June 18, 2008

Car accidents, bone breaks also common among those who don't take meds regularly, study says more >>

Scientists ID Brain Pathway That Stops Seizures

Health - June 8, 2008

Mouse study finds gene affects acids that regulate severity of convulsions more >>

High-Fat Diet Found to Fight Seizures in Kids

By Ben Harder - Thinking Harder - May 2, 2008

A regimen called the ketogenic diet dramatically cut frequency of epileptic fits. more >>