Epilepsy treatment may include medication, lifestyle changes, and, in cases of drug-resistant epilepsy, epilepsy surgery may be considered to reduce seizure frequency and improve quality of life.

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Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified a novel gene associated with neurodevelopmental ...

3. Unusual sensory experiences: Sensations like tingling, or odd smells and tastes before an episode may signal focal seizures. This is a kind of seizures known as auras, are often early warning ...

GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorder (GRIN-NDD) is a family of rare, genetically defined neurodevelopmental disorders ...

LONDON, June 05, 2025--LivaNova PLC announced completion of the CORE-VNS study further validating effectiveness of VNS Therapy for severe focal seizures in children & adults ...

CORE-VNS Study Further Validates Effectiveness of LivaNova’s VNS Therapy on Severe Focal Seizures in Both Children and Adults with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Long-term, real-world evidence ...

1 Wheless J, Zafar M, Motamedi G, et al. Focal Onset Seizure Response in Children 4-18 years of age at 24 months – Outcomes from the CORE-VNS Study. Presented at the American Epilepsy Society ...

Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions, marked by unpredictable seizures, accidents and injuries, reduced ...

Pathological neural communication drives the spread of the epileptic network and contributes to memory impairment in focal epilepsy. The authors show that closed-loop electrical stimulation in ...

Symptoms Of Absence Seizures Absence seizures can cause children to stare into space unexpectedly. Stop mid-sentence or activity. Flutter the eyelids. Minimise chewing and lip-smacking movements.