Epilepsy News

Researchers at Stanford University have found that women with multiple sclerosis or epilepsy have only a slightly higher risk of abnormal fetal growth and C-section delivery compared with women without the conditions.

To help bring greater certainty to the measurement of medication levels in a patient's bloodstream for three drugs with narrow therapeutic ranges, the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention is releasing new certified reference materials .

Stanford University School of Medicine has released a new study in the November issue of the journal Neurology that will ease the mind of many young women with multiple sclerosis or epilepsy.

Raritan, NJ. Epilepsy and seizures affect nearly 3 million Americans of all ages and in 70 percent of new cases, no cause is apparent.

STANFORD, Calif. - Having multiple sclerosis or epilepsy doesn't put a mother-to-be at significant risk for pregnancy-related problems, according to a new study by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers.

A new technology developed at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston could revolutionize the detection of epilepsy and other brain disorders, researchers say.

Spreading the message: Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital doctors releasing balloons to mark the World Epilepsy Day on Tuesday.

'While drugs prevent seizures in 70 per cent patients, the rest need surgery to lead a better life' HYDERABAD: About 70-80 per cent of people, who undergo epilepsy surgery, could become completely seizure-free, thanks to specialised procedures being performed in a few centres, including the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences here.

By Linda Ann Chomin CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan is asking for the public's help to help those struggling with the neurological disorder.

People shop for Trollbeads at Drue Sanders Jewelry store in Guilderland. PHOTO GALLERY Display of beads at Drue Sanders Jewelry store in Guilderland.

In this Jan. 25, 2009 file photo, a sign at Pfizer world headquarters in New York is shown.

Ikano Therapeutics, Inc. announced that it has received Orphan Drug designation for midazolam in the acute treatment of certain forms of epileptic seizure known as cluster seizures or alternatively, as acute repetitive seizures.

What It Is: "This November, for National Epilepsy Awareness Month , the Epilepsy Foundation is asking you to Talk About It! Epilepsy affects people of all ages and races, and represents one percent of the population in this country--almost 3 million people.

More than 3 million people in the United States have epilepsy. One in every 100 has experienced an unprovoked seizure.

Dozens of four legged friends go off the leash for epilepsy. Dogs and their owners took over Lakeshore Park near the reservoir this afternoon.

Abbott Laboratories this morning confirmed the company's sales and marketing practices of Depakote, the widely used drug to treat bipolar disorder and epilepsy, are under federal investigation.

Epilepsy Foundation West Texas is hosting Haunted Dash . It's a fun, short walk and costume party- so dress up! All the proceeds will benefit EFWT, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with epilepsy.

More people in America suffer from epilepsy than from muscular dystrophy, yet so little is known about epilepsy that the mere mention of the disease can arouse fright.

Joshua Duce loves the Florida Gators, Spider-man, and Spongebob Squarepants. Like many 6-year-old boys, he's a happy kid, playing and laughing with a Wii controller in his hand.

A group of drugs used to treat epilepsy may also treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.