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·June 11, 2020

Hallucinations in people with seizures may point to suicide risk

8% of patients with a history of seizures reported experiencing hallucinations. Of the 8%, 53% reported one or more suicide attempts. Findings suggest hallucinations associated with seizures are not just incidental but are a marker for mental health risks and suicidal behavior. Read More

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·January 8, 2020

Peptide reduced epileptic seizures in human brain tissue

The neuropeptide NPY reduces seizures in human brain tissue. Read More

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·April 1, 2016

Heart Rate Variability Predicts Epileptic Seizures

Researchers have developed a wearable device that measures fluctuations in heart rate and can predict when an epileptic seizure may occur. Read More

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·May 11, 2016

Algorithms to Detect Epileptic Seizures

Researchers have developed a prediction model that can warn of an epileptic seizure up to 20 minutes in advance. Read More

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·January 8, 2018

Monthly Brain Cycles Predict Seizures in Patients with Epilepsy

Researchers have identified monthly cycles of brain activity that are linked to seizures in people with epilepsy. Read More

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·December 3, 2018

Epileptics Living in High Crime Areas Have Three Times As Many Seizures

According to a new study, those with epilepsy who live in high crime neighborhoods have three times as many seizures as those living in lower crime areas. Read More

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·March 22, 2018

Brain ‘Stethoscope’ Listens For Silent Seizures

Researchers have developed what they have dubbed a 'brain stethoscope', a device capable of turning EEG brain wave data into sound. The device is able to detect epileptic seizures that do not result in convulsions. Read More

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·June 27, 2017

Seizures Follow Similar Path Regardless of Speed

By capturing a cell by cell view of seizures propagating through a mouse brain, researchers discovered neurons fire in a sequential pattern, regardless of how quickly the seizure occurs. The findings confirm seizures are not a result of neurons going haywire. Read More

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·February 26, 2018

Only Half of Infants with Deadly Meningitis Show Traditional Symptoms

A new study reports only half of infants under three months of age who have bacterial meningitis show traditional symptoms of the disease, such as high fever. Read More

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·November 27, 2017

Spacing Out After a Late Night? Here’s Why

Researchers reveal sleep deprivation can disrupt neural communication. This can lead to mental lapses which affect memory and visual perception. Read More

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·May 10, 2016

Rat Study Points to Potential New Treatment For Seizures

A new study reports that in rats, a drug that inhibits estrogen synthesis appears to be effective in controlling seizures. Read More

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·April 1, 2016

Even When Seizure Free, Children with Epilepsy Can Face Social Problems as Adults

A new study reports learning and behavioral difficulties during childhood can lead to social problems during adolescence for those with epilepsy, even when it is well controlled. Read More

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