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 ...

Children with epilepsy have a higher risk of also having autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A new study in Developmental ...

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.

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.

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a rare and severe form of epilepsy, accounting for up to 4 percent of all childhood epilepsy cases. LGS is characterized by three criteria: multiple seizure types, ...

The last bedtime of 17-month-old Hayden Fell’s life was heartbreakingly normal. Crib video shows the toddler in pajamas playing happily as his parents and sister sang "Wheels on the Bus" with his twin ...

Research has shown early diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy disorders can improve outcomes. The question of when to ...

Epilepsy, which is characterized by seizures of unknown origin, affects millions of people worldwide. It is a neurological disorder and often the cause is not completely known. Brian and Megan Sortman ...

The ongoing KYRON Phase Ib/II study will examine the tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and safety of ABS-1230.

Persistent prenatal distress is associated with a significantly increased risk for epilepsy in offspring, a new study showed. Investigators emphasized that the risk was only slightly elevated, ...

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 ...

For mum Rebecca, it is an unusual day when her seven-year-old son Tyler goes without a seizure. She rarely leaves her ...