There are two primary types of seizures: Focal (localized to one part of the brain) and Generalized (involving to both sides of the brain simultaneously). Causes Most of the time a person gets ...

As frightening as they can be, seizures are also more common than many people realize. One person in 10 is likely to have a seizure in their lifetime, according to the Epilepsy Foundation.

Witnessing someone have a seizure can be frightening. There are many causes of seizures − epilepsy and other diseases or infections, abnormal blood sugars, withdrawal from drugs or alcohol and ...

Recent studies have provided valuable insights into the pathophysiology of febrile seizures and their common viral triggers. For instance, a review highlighted that febrile seizures can be ...

Efforts to understand epilepsy in tuberous sclerosis complex will broaden and enhance our understanding of the pathophysiology of epilepsy in general.

A report of the work is newly published in Annals of Neurology. Epilepsy causes recurrent, unprovoked seizures triggered by bursts of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Standard care ...