Seizures in children can be a terrifying experience for both the child and their parents. Understanding the underlying causes is crucial for effective management and treatment. This article will ...

Researchers are optimistic after early results showed that experimental drug treatment zorevunersen may significantly reduce the number of seizures in children with a rare and severe form of epilepsy.

IVIG may reduce seizure frequency in some children with drug-resistant epilepsy, especially those with generalized seizures. IVIG showed clinically meaningful seizure reduction in a subset of children ...

It is known that the antiepileptic drug valproate increases the risk of developmental disorders in unborn children. A study ...

Children with drug-resistant epilepsy who are Black or insured through Medicaid may be less likely than white and privately insured patients to receive surgical treatments that can end or minimize ...

A new experimental treatment for children with a hard-to-treat form of epilepsy is safe and can reduce seizures dramatically, helping them lead much healthier and happier lives, the findings of a UCL ...

A woman whose child suffered from seizures as a child claims a keto diet helped control them. Susan Hall says her son’s rare form of epilepsy “grew out of control” in 2000 when he was just 18 months ...

Maggie Matthews now shares her family's journey online to support other parents navigating similar challenges ...

The prevalence of ASD is higher in children with epilepsy, and co-occurring ASD in epilepsy is associated with an elevated rate of intellectual disability.

When "newborn jitters" turned out to be a rare brain condition, Veronica Monclova fought for the surgery that saved her ...