Photosensitive epilepsy is one form of reflex epilepsy. Others include 'startle' epilepsy, where loud noises or surprises can trigger a seizure. The type of epilepsy you have depends on the ...

Jan. 22, 2025 — Doctors could soon reduce epilepsy misdiagnoses by up to 70% using a new tool that turns routine electroencephalogram, or EEG, tests that appear normal into highly accurate ...

The Epilepsy Foundation West Virginia provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts ...

Anyone can develop epilepsy, at any time of life. It happens in people of all ages. There are over 600,000 people with epilepsy in the UK. Epilepsy varies greatly and affects everyone differently.

Epilepsy is usually treated with prescription drugs to control seizures, but it may also involve surgery, nerve stimulation devices, or special diets, depending on your situation and how well your ...

Managing Other Illnesses During illnesses like fever or infections, children with epilepsy may have an increased risk of seizures. Ensure adequate hydration, monitor fever, and follow your doctor’s ...

Organized in 1986, the UAB Epilepsy Center is an effort of the Department of Neurology in conjunction with UAB Hospital to offer clinical, research, and education services to patients with epilepsy.

Jett Travolta died, reportedly because of a fall caused by a seizure. Jett was known to have epilepsy. When a tragedy happens to a celebrity, media coverage is extensive, and people with epilepsy and ...

A new tool could potentially reduce epilepsy misdiagnoses by up to 70%, new research suggests. Known as EpiScalp, the tool uses algorithms trained on dynamic network models to map brainwave ...

Looking for information on children's epilepsy surgery? You can find our information on children’s epilepsy surgery here. Epilepsy surgery could be for you if you have drug resistant epilepsy. This ...

Patients with epilepsy carry a risk of premature death which is on average two to three times higher than in the general population. The risk of death is not homogenously distributed over all ages, ...