Epilepsy with Eyelid Myoclonia is a rare form of generalized epilepsy that can have several possible seizure types. It is also known as Jeavons syndrome. This syndrome accounts for only 1-2% of people ...

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I am the parent of two children with epilepsy. My journey with epilepsy awareness began when I accepted a new job in pediatric neurology as an occupational therapist for the school system. A nurse ...

If you have had a seizure seemingly “out of the blue,” you might feel scared, confused, or unsure of what’s next. It’s okay not to have all the answers right away. Learning why seizures might happen ...

Mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS) is a term used to describe scarring in the deep part of the temporal lobe of the brain. MTS is the most common cause of structural epilepsy and focal seizures in the ...

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A case report from a Toronto team highlights the importance of making sure that people on ketogenic diets take their vitamin and mineral supplements daily. Find a list of vitamins and minerals that ...

Dr. Penovich is an Emeritus member of the Minnesota Epilepsy Group PA in St. Paul, Minnesota, and an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota. She is an ...

Some concerns faced by people living with epilepsy include taking medications properly, having healthy habits, keeping in mind seizure safety guidelines, and avoiding medications that may worsen your ...

Xiyan Yi MD, Ushtar Amin MD, and Selim Benbadis MD, of the University of South Florida’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program answer frequently asked questions about seizures and epilepsy post-stroke.

Seizures may be slightly more common in people with MS than in the general population due to the way MS affects the brain. We now know that MS damages several parts of the brain (the white brain ...

Neurofibromatosis type 1 is one of the most common neurocutaneous disorders, affecting about 1 in 3000 individuals. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion with near complete penetrance; ...