Accurate seizure prediction possible for more people with epilepsy
Accurate seizure prediction is vital for people whose epilepsy remains uncontrolled. Thank [...]
Protein found in microscopic worms may offer new treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy
Drug-resistant epilepsy is thought to affect about 30% of people with epilepsy, which is m [...]
New research shines a light on the ketogenic diet
The ketogenic diet (which is high in protein and low in carbohydrate) has been used for a [...]
Could a fungus in the Red Sea lead to new epilepsy treatments
Antiepileptic medication controls seizures for the majority of people with epilepsy howeve [...]
New hope for the treatment of intractable epilepsy
Although the majority of people diagnosed with epilepsy will have their seizures controlle [...]
How does the ketogenic diet work?
A ketogenic diet can help seizure control for some people with drug-resistant epilepsy, b [...]
What is Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep Brain Stimulation therapy (DBS) is one of the techniques that a lot of people a [...]
Improving drug therapies through more effective targeting
New research from the University of Liverpool, published in the Journal of Clinical Invest [...]
Computer technology increasingly important in study of epilepsy
Two recently published studies show just how important the use of computer technology and [...]
Posterior Cortex Epilepsy Surgery More Likely to Lead to Seizure Freedom When Performed Early
Surgery performed in an area of the brain called the posterior cortex is highly effective [...]
Guidelines Comparing Assessment Techniques Prior to Epilepsy Surgery Published
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has published new guidelines on mapping of the bra [...]
People with Drug Resistant Nonlesional Neocortical Epilepsy Could Benefit from Brain Surgery
People with nonlesional neocortical epilepsy could benefit from brain surgery and become s [...]
Cannabidiol May Reduce the Frequency and Severity of Epileptic Seizures
Please note that Epilepsy Research UK does not endorse/promote individual epilepsy treatme [...]
Modifying AEDs Used by Patients During Vagal Nerve Stimulation Does Not Improve Outcome
Changing people's antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) during vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) does not [...]
Electrical Brain Stimulation to Treat Drug Resistant Epilepsy in Children
The findings of a small study, led by researchers at King’s College London, suggest that e [...]
New Antiepileptic Drug Candidate Discovered
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Epilepsy Surgery in the Back of the Brain Can Achieve Excellent Results if Performed Early, Study Suggests
Surgery in the back of the brain can attain excellent results if it is conducted early, ac [...]
New Compound Could Protect Against the Development of Seizures in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
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Epilepsy Surgery in Childhood Does Not Seem to Improve Memory Over Time
A new study published in the journal, Epilepsia, suggests that short-term improvements in [...]
Surgery Could Improve Psychiatric Problems in Epilepsy
Surgery for refractory (drug-resistant) epilepsy may improve psychological changes and psy [...]