Researchers have discovered that mutations in the FOXJ3 gene act as a "master switch" failure, disrupting how the brain ...

In focal epilepsy, seizures are generated by a localized, synchronous neuronal electrical discharge that may spread to large portions of the brain. In spite of intense research in the field of ...

Drug-resistant epilepsy affects millions worldwide, with focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) as one of the leading causes. Yet its ...

An abnormal electrical discharge in the brain causes a seizure. There are different types, and each can cause different symptoms. A seizure may result from a medical condition or another issue, such ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been a registered nurse for 55 years. I’m writing in about my 42-year-old son who recently suffered a focal seizure while driving. He has a history of neck pain, possibly caused ...

Q: My neighbor’s son was just diagnosed with KCNT1 seizures, and they said it was a very rare disorder. Aren’t seizures fairly common in children? A: The brain has many nerve cells that communicate ...

The early diagnosis of seizures is one of the most critical steps in improving the quality of life for people with epilepsy especially children. When seizures are identified and treated at an early ...

A seizure occurs when there is abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There are different types of seizures depending on where and how much brain activity is affected. If someone is seizing make ...

Many families face the challenge of drug-resistant epilepsy, questioning the transition from medication to surgery.

X-TOLE2 met primary endpoint in both dose groups, including -53.2% median percent change (MPC) from baseline in monthly FOS frequency with 25 mg ...