There are several different types of seizures, and they can happen for many different reasons. Epilepsy and epileptic seizures are explained below. Seizures that are not due to epilepsy are sometimes ...

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Our courses, run by qualified nurses and experienced trainers are aimed at those who care for adults with epilepsy, are informative, packed with well researched content and include clips of real ...

Men taking valproate and their partners are being advised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to use effective contraception as new data suggests a potential small ...

People with epilepsy will recognise many of the points raised by Professor Lord Darzi in his report on the state of the NHS in England. From the difficulty in getting a GP appointment, significant ...

New research has shown that abnormal excitability of the brain in people with epilepsy can worsen during heatwaves. This is some of the first evidence to demonstrate the vulnerability of people with ...

Whether to drink alcohol or take recreational drugs is a personal choice, but it is worth knowing the possible effects they could have on your epilepsy. Alcohol or recreational drugs can cause ...