Eventually, I was given a name for what was happening inside me: Left Mesial Temporal Sclerosis—a form of scarring deep in the left temporal lobe of my brain, right inside the hippocampus. That’s the ...

The latest edition of the Foundation Quarterly captures a defining theme, Turning Hope into Action. This issue highlights powerful personal stories, the dedication of volunteers raising awareness, and ...

The 118 undersigned organizations – representing people living with epilepsy; caregivers and loved ones; physicians, care providers, and epilepsy centers; epilepsy researchers; and others – are united ...

SEATTLE – People living with epilepsy report increased self-esteem after participating in Studio E: The Epilepsy Art Therapy Program, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of ...

Some concerns faced by people living with epilepsy include taking medications properly, having healthy habits, keeping in mind seizure safety guidelines, and avoiding medications that may worsen your ...

What is familial focal epilepsy with variable foci (FFEVF)? Familial focal epilepsy with variable foci (FFEVF) is a rare syndrome of focal seizures with varying degrees of severity and symptoms of ...

Join the epilepsy community for Purple Day® on March 26, a global initiative to raise epilepsy awareness and support the millions of people living with epilepsy worldwide. Approximately 65 million ...

Having one episode of seizure does not necessarily mean that you have epilepsy. A person is usually diagnosed with epilepsy when seizures recur and are not associated with the acute stroke. Research ...

There is no difference in the electrical patterns on EEG or the features of neonatal-infantile seizures that have a familial or non-familial pattern. The only difference is the presence of family ...

How Is NF1 Inherited? Neurofibromatosis type 1 is an autosomal dominant disorder. Therefore, only one copy of a mutated or deleted gene will lead to the disease. It affects males and females equally.

What types of seizures are seen? In photosensitive occipital lobe epilepsy, seizures are triggered by light sources like televisions and video games. Seizures are brief and include visual sensations.

What are the signs and symptoms of depression? The symptoms of depression are different for each person. Some are obvious; others are not easily recognized. How often or how severe the symptoms are ...