Epilepsy News

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairment in three core symptom domains: socialization, communication, and repetitivestereotyped behaviours.

A mother who has five children with birth defects she believes were caused by an anti-epilepsy drug has begun an online campaign to warn the public against the risks.

A mum who claims her children developed a debilitating condition after she took an anti-epilepsy drug during pregnancy is trying to get the issue debated in Parliament.

TUESDAY, Feb. 7 -- Surgery can significantly improve seizure control and quality of life among people with epilepsy, according to a study stretching over 26 years.

TUESDAY, Feb. 7 -- Surgery can significantly improve seizure control and quality of life among people with epilepsy, according to a study stretching over 26 years.

A NEW epilepsy treatment centre will be one of the "most advanced" in the world, the charity creating it has said.

Acceptance of Investigational New Drug Application is another significant milestone in the effort to address the significant need for a therapy for acute repetitive seizures outside of the hospital setting.

My 21-year-old niece has a new compulsion to bite and chew things that might be due to her new epilepsy medication .

A Huperzine is sourced from a naturally occurring botanical extract that has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine as a treatment for memory loss and other disorders.

Team Epilepsy, the largest epilepsy community on Facebook, doubles its membership and demonstrates the importance of social media for patients A /PRNewswire/ --A Team Epilepsy has reached more than 100,000 members on Facebook, more than doubling in size in just the past few weeks .

It's long been the stuff of science fiction, but scientists say a "mind reader" may be closer than previously thought.

For "That day changed my life and my family's life," said Zwirn. "Since having brain surgery, I've been able to go about my days without constantly worrying when the next seizure might happen.

Main Category: Epilepsy Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health ; Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals Article Date: 27 Jan 2012 - 9:00 PST In the U.S., Keppra has been approved as adjunctive therapy for partial onset seizures in adults and children aged four years and older with epilepsy .

UCB S.A AllA©e de la Recherche 60 1070 Brussels BELGIUM Tel.: +32 2 559 9999 Fax: +32 2 559 9900 E-mail: investor-relations@ucb.com 2012-01-25 UCB announces FDA approval for Keppra in infants and children from one month of age with partial onset seizures a FDA expands indication for Keppra as adjunctive therapy for partial onset seizures to ... (more)

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Wednesday morning, another of the teenage patients from LeRoy, who is suffering from tics and verbal outbursts, will appear on the Today Show, as the number of confirmed patients rises to at least 15.

Nasim and Subia Khan drove all the way from Herndon to Richmond to celebrate their daughter's achievement.

Canonsburg-based generic drug maker Mylan Inc. on Thursday announced that it has launched a generic version of an anti-seizure drug, which is used by people with epilepsy.

A television advertisement for Citroen has been banned after complaints claiming it brought on epilepsy symptoms and caused a seizure.

Epilepsy support group meets Jan. 21 An Adult Epilepsy Education Support Group will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Jan.