Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor Genetics and collaborating institutions provided a ...

A new study shows that a protein -- called DUSP4 -- was increased in healthy brain tissue directly adjacent to epileptic tissue. The research suggests that boosting levels of DUSP4 could be a novel ...

Learn the truth behind common first aid myths about seizures to provide safe and compassionate care on International Epilepsy Day.

The use of anti-epileptic drugs is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and the German Center for ...

Epileptic seizures or fits are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Electrical impulses act on several areas of the brain affecting muscular function, sensation and awareness. The ...

The DGIST Center for Synapse Diversity and Specificity has identified MDGA2 as a novel causative gene for developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE), a rare and intractable neurological disorder ...

The emotional effect of their physical challenges can be overwhelming. — -- Feelings of exhaustion, discrimination, embarrassment over loss of privacy and body functions, as well as an ...

Planning ahead for his next seizure was Brian George's daily schedule − even at work − for more than 20 years. "You adapt," he said. "You're always thinking, 'What if I have one?' You’re in a new ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 22-year-old granddaughter had her first seizure less than a year ago. She had a few tests done, which showed that everything looked normal. She did an MRI, a CT scan and two ...

People sensitive to epileptic triggers like flashing lights and patterns may want to use caution when playing Cyberpunk 2077, according to a Game Informer report published Monday. Game Informer writer ...