Plane passenger upsets fellow travellers with flashing neon charger ‘Anyone with epilepsy around her is in legit danger,’ one comment reads The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
New gene therapy 'significantly reduces seizures' for children with epilepsy UCL expect to begin human trials of therapy within five years Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023
Researchers identify potential treatment target for genetic type of epilepsy A team of researchers discovered a possible target for treating a hereditary form of epilepsy. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 12, 2023
Widely used epilepsy drugs tied to rare, deadly side effect, FDA warns The announcement comes after the FDA became aware of more than 40 cases of "DRESS syndrome" linked to the seizure medications levetiracetam and clobazam. LiveScience · Dec 8, 2023
Health: Brain waves discovered during sleep can guard against epileptic activity During the memory task, researchers found that the "wake" slow waves reduced nerve cell activity and so affected cognitive performance. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 1, 2023
MSG Sphere: Sadiq Khan blocked venue after being warned it could trigger fits in people with epilepsy Exclusive: Independent report commissioned by City Hall warned lights would affect people with 'metal health issues, dementia, autism, and epilepsy' Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2023
Pediatric Epilepsy: Causes, symptoms, and management Seizures are commonly known as fits, convulsions, shocks, epilepsy, or episodes. These episodes typically manifest as abnormal movements throughout the body or on one side of the body, unusual spasms in the eyes and face, abnormal sensations, momentary loss of consciousness, peculiar behaviour, vacant stares, or excessive daydreaming. Pediatric epilepsy… The Times of India · Nov 14, 2023
Yoga may reduce seizure frequency in epilepsy patients, scientists claim Yoga also found to reduce stigma experienced by patients The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023
Doing Yoga May Help Reduce Seizures And Anxiety In Epilepsy Patients New research found that yoga can help reduce feelings of stigma around epilepsy. Zenger · Nov 8, 2023
Personalized Deep Brain Stimulation Device May Quiet OCD Compulsions A novel type of deep brain stimulation known as responsive deep brain stimulation helped improve symptoms in a woman with severe OCD, according to a new study. Inverse · Oct 30, 2023
Trevor Monerville: Coroner criticises ‘unacceptable’ care of Black epileptic man who died in prison Exclusive: Healthcare and prison officers ignored ‘multiple warnings’ about prisoner’s condition amid a ‘woeful’ lack of understanding around his seizures, lawyers claim The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia Researchers have identified 46 genes that can disrupt a process that is critical to early brain development. The finding could help scientists find new treatments for disorders including autism. WEKU · Oct 2, 2023
Boy Forces Change In Law After Online Trolls Sparked Seizure “I say it all the time, but I’m so proud of Zach and his achievements. Zenger · Sep 20, 2023
Youngster celebrates new law after campaign against trolls targeting epilepsy Zach’s Law has made it illegal to post flashing images online to trigger epileptic seizures, following a campaign by Zach Eagling, 12. The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023 The key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? Why the vagus nerve is so exciting to scientists Stimulating the vagus nerve is being hyped as the simplest way to reduce stress, dampen anxiety – and could even curb obesity. But what exactly is it? And how does tickling your ear help?
The Conversation · Aug 17, 2023 What is sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, and what causes it? When 20-year-old Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce died of “sudden unexpected death in epilepsy” (known as SUDEP) in 2019, his parents had not even heard of the condition.
The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023 Nellore neurologist elected Indian Epilepsy Association’s Secretary General Dr. Bindu Menon, a noted neurologist from Nellore, has been elected as secretary general of the Indian Epilepsy Association
Laptop · Jul 13, 2023 Nothing phone (2) epilepsy warning — we asked an expert (exclusive) The Nothing phone (2) is here, but if you have photosensitive epilepsy, I’d think twice about clicking that pre-order button.
The Conversation · Jul 11, 2023 Immune cells in the brain may reduce damage during seizures and promote recovery, according to study in mice Seizures are like sudden electrical storms in the brain. Seizure disorders like epilepsy affect over 65 million people worldwide and can have profound effects on a person’s quality of life, cognitive function and overall well-being. Prolonged seizures called status epilepticus can cause lasting brain damage.
Chronicle Live · Jul 10, 2023 60 diseases and conditions linked to drinking alcohol like beer and wine - from cancer to epilepsy Researchers have analysed data identifying that alcohol increases the risk of around 61 diseases and conditions - some of which were never previously linked to boozing
WEKU · Jul 5, 2023 Having an out-of-body experience? Blame this sausage-shaped piece of your brain An obscure bit of brain tissue appears critical to both out-of-body experiences and our sense of being anchored to a physical self.
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 Pittsburgh synagogue killer has extensive history of mental illness, defense expert testifies A neurologist says a gunman who massacred 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue has schizophrenia and epilepsy
Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023 'Talented' student 'who did anything for anyone' dies after epileptic fit aged 18 Abigail Eldridge from Cornwall, has been described as a "loving and supportive sister" to her older brother Charlie, as well as being a "caring friend with a great sense of humour"
Irish Mirror · Jun 25, 2023 €30k raised in 24 hours for little Irish girl who needs life-saving medication Clodagh has a severe form of epilepsy that causes her to have multiple seizures per day and sometimes go into cardiac arrest
Bristol Post · Jun 24, 2023 Innovative collaboration wins national award for enhancing epilepsy care The work between Bristol-based med-tech start-up Neuronostics and the University of Plymouth earned the Partnership with Academia category at the Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards