A seizure occurs when there is abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There are different types of seizures depending on where and how much brain activity is affected. If someone is seizing make ...

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"The updated classification of epileptic seizures incorporates published evidence and real-world experience to clarify and standardize terms and concepts," said ILAE President J. Helen Cross. "The ...

For the first time in almost three decades, the classification for epileptic seizures has been updated. The new system formally recognizes some seizure types, provides additional information on causes ...

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases in the world, with as many as 1 in 26 people developing it during their lifetime. Despite its frequency, many patients may not know much about ...

Provoked seizures are not considered to be epilepsy, which is defined as two or more unprovoked seizures, and provoked seizures typically do not require long-term treatment with antiseizure medication ...

Researchers have identified a potential treatment target for a genetic type of epilepsy. Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, UCL and MSD have identified a potential treatment target for a ...

Scientists are unraveling the role of senescent cells in a common form of epilepsy, and it could point to new treatments.