The risk of seizures and epilepsy is higher after COVID than after the flu – new research: hutpaza/Shutterstock Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting roughly 50 million people around the world. It’s a condition characterised by seizures which involve episodic, abnormal activity in nerve cells in the brain. People can have …
Epilepsy: gene therapy technique targeting overactive brain cells shows promise in treating drug-resistant form of the condition: Epileptic seizures are caused by brain cells becoming overactive. MattLphotography/ Shutterstock Something like 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. While the majority of these people are able to use medications to manage and prevent their seizures, around one-third …
Epilepsy: how an AI algorithm detects related brain abnormalities – new research: Up to a third of epilepsy cases are drug-resistant. Shutterstock Around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. While anti-seizure medications are available and effective for the majority of people with the condition, 20%-30% don’t respond to medications. Abnormalities in the brain are one …
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A plant grown in Nigeria shows potential for epilepsy treatment: A plant fruit in Nigeria shows potential for a new drug for epilepsy treatment. Kateryn Kon/Science Photo Library Epilepsy is a brain disorder that arises from imbalances of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. This disorder manifests as recurring seizure, unconsciousness and momentary loss of memory. These …
Brain implant could stop epilepsy seizures: SpeedKingz/Shutterstock For many people who suffer from neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, there are no viable treatment options. In our latest research, we developed an implantable device that may one day offer relief. We show that the implant can treat problems in the brain, such as epileptic seizures, by …
People with epilepsy aren’t protected in Africa. What needs to be done: Shutterstock In October 2017 Abdul Matola was stoned and burnt to death in Malawi after being accused of being a “bloodsucking vampire”. Matola had lived with uncontrolled epilepsy -– a highly treatable and non-infectious condition characterised by recurring seizures. When he was caught …